Description:
Vanadium is needed for formation of teeth and bones. It plays a
role in growth and reproduction. Vanadium deficiency may lead to
cardiovascular disease, impaired reproductive ability, and infant
mortality.
Complimentary Nutrients:
Calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Antagonists:
Tobacco use decreases the uptake of vanadium.
Health Benefits:
Normalizes blood sugar..
Therapeutic Uses:
Diabetes.
Vitamin Therapies should be done with the supervision of a qualified
health care professional. In the panel on the left, under ailments
you can find more information about treatments for some of these
conditions. You can also locate therapeutic information on this
site by using the search engine - click on 'Search' in the panel
on your left - and entering words relating to the ailment you are
interested in.
Deficiency Indicators:
Blood sugar problems..
Dosage:
| RDA |
Optimal Health |
Therapeutic Amounts |
| None stated |
100 mg |
100-300 mg |
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) are dosages developed by the
FDA. These amounts are designed to prevent deficiency symptoms.
For optimal health it is necessary to take a larger dose. The optimal
health amounts are for adults and children weighing over 100 lbs.
Children under the age of six should be given nutritional formulas
designed specifically for young children. The therapeutic amounts
to treat special conditions are usually much higher, and should
not be taken without the supervision of a qualified health care
professional.
Sources:
Vanadium is found in dill, fish, olives, meat, radishes, snap beans,
vegetable oils, and whole grains.
