Vanadium

    Researchedby:
    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: September 28, 2022

    Vanadium is a mineral that is not one of the Essential Mineral compounds, but is sometimes ingested in the diet. Can be found in bone tissues, Vanadium may influence glucose metabolism in an anti-diabetic manner.

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    Vanadium is most often used for .

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    Dosage information

    The majority of research on vanadium uses an oral dose of 100mg as a once daily supplement in persons with poor glucose tolerance. It is unsure if this is the optimal dose, but it appears to be effective.

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    Examine Database References

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    2. Glycogen Resynthesis - N Cohen, M Halberstam, P Shlimovich, C J Chang, H Shamoon, L RossettiOral vanadyl sulfate improves hepatic and peripheral insulin sensitivity in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitusJ Clin Invest.(1995 Jun)
    3. Glycemic Control - Halberstam M, Cohen N, Shlimovich P, Rossetti L, Shamoon HOral vanadyl sulfate improves insulin sensitivity in NIDDM but not in obese nondiabetic subjectsDiabetes.(1996 May)