Vanadium

Description

Vanadium is a type of essential Micromineral.

Chemical Symbol:  V

Adrenal System

 Vanadium concentrates in the Adrenal Glands. 

Cardiovascular System

 Vanadium may alleviate Atherosclerosis (by facilitating the breakdown of the fatty plaques that are implicated in Atherosclerosis). 

 Vanadium may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (by facilitating the breakdown of the fatty plaques that cause abnormal Blood Clotting). 

 Vanadium may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients.  ^[1]

Immune System

 Vanadium may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Cancer - Breast cells.  ^[2]

 Vanadium may help to prevent Cancer - Colon.  ^[3]

 Vanadium may help to prevent Cancer - Liver.  ^[4]

Metabolism

 Vanadium possesses Antioxidantsproperties.

 Vanadium may improve some aspects of Athletic Performance. 

 Vanadium (Vanadyl Sulfate form) may regenerate Beta Cells of the Pancreas in Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 patients.  ^[5]

 Vanadium (Vanadyl Sulfate form) may lower Blood Sugar levels and may increase Glucose uptake in Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 patients.  ^[6]

 Vanadium (by lowering Insulin Resistance) may be a useful therapeutic agent for treating Diabetes Mellitus Type 2:  ^[7]

 Laboratory studies involving rats have demonstrated that supplemental Vanadyl Sulfate lowers Blood Sugar levels in rats afflicted with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.

 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients who were supplemented with 100 mg of Vanadyl Sulfate per day for three weeks experienced improved stability of their Blood Sugar levels.

 Vanadium (especially the Vanadyl Sulfate form of Vanadium) may decrease Insulin Resistance (especially in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients).  ^[8]

 Vanadium may enhance the function of the Liver. 

 Vanadium may facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity.  ^[9]

 Vanadium deficiency may cause elevated serum Triglycerides levels.