Liquid Vanadium
T.
J. Clark Liquid Vanadium:
Vanadium (V), atomic number 23, is a trace
element that is present at
low levels (nanograms per gram or less) in most plant and animal tissues.
The highest concentrations of vanadium in mammalian tissues are in
kidney, spleen, liver, bone, testes and lung. The total human body
content is believed to be between 0.1 and 1 mg. No specific
biochemical function has been identified for vanadium in higher animals.
In lower forms of life, vanadium is a component of several bromo- and
iodo-peroxidases. In vitro vanadium has regulatory effects on numerous
enzymes, including protein tyrosine phosphatases and kinases, and
mimics insulin to a substantial degree. In vivo it may be needed for
normal iodine metabolism and/or thyroid function. Vanadium at
pharmacological (i.e., non-nutritional) levels is known to have
hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects.
Deficiencies: Deficiencies of vanadium are unknown in humans. In rats,
chicks and goats, a variety of inconsistent deficiency symptoms have
been seen but only under conditions of synthetic diets with all vanadium
excluded. Signs include reduced growth, poor bone development,
impaired reproductive capacity and, in chicks, poor feather
development.
Diet recommendations: The Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily
Dietary Intake is about 100 µg/day. No clear role of vanadium has been
established in humans. Bioavailability is very low, usually found to be
less than 1% of an administered dose. Thus, most ingested vanadium is
excreted unabsorbed. The best food sources include parsley, black
pepper, dill, mushrooms and shellfish. Fresh fruits, legumes and dairy
products usually contain very low levels of vanadium; however,
processing (e.g., to produce dried milk powder or canned apple juice)
increases vanadium levels.
Clinical uses: Both vanadyl sulfate and sodium metavanadate are being
tested as anti-diabetic agents in clinical trials; however, there are as yet
no vanadium compounds in routine clinical use. Vanadium is sometimes
used informally by body builders; however, this practice is without
scientific backing or verifiable evidence of a positive effect.
Toxicity: Vanadium is generally more toxic when inhaled than when
taken orally. Toxic levels vary considerably, depending on the age and
species of animals, and on other components of the diet such as protein
content and other trace elements. Humans have taken quite large doses
(up to 25 mg vanadium/day for adult males) in experimental settings for
up to 5 months. There were only minor complaints (green tongue, GI
upset) at the higher doses. In experimental animals toxicity symptoms
include dehydration, weight loss, depressed growth, diarrhea, breathing
difficulties, cardiac irregularities and loss of renal function. The LD50 for
rats has been determined as 0.8 mmol/kg (approximately 50 mg as
sodium metavanadate),
Recent research: The relationship between vanadium intake and
thyroid metabolism and the glucose-lowering effect of orally
administered vanadium are two topics of current research interest.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5ml)
Serving Per Container: 47 |
|
Amount
per serving |
% USRDA |
Calories |
4 |
<2 |
Total Carbohydrate |
1 g |
<2 |
Total Fat |
0 g |
0 |
Sodium |
0 g |
0 |
Vanadium (Vanadyl sulfate) |
10 mg |
** |
Phytogenic Mineral Catalyst |
100 mcg |
** |
Calcium, Chloride, Cobalt, Chromium, Magnesium,
Boron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus,
Sulfur, Potassium, Iodine and Zinc |
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie
diet
** No daily value established |
Directions: Take 5 ml once daily with food |
* This statements have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drag Administration.
This products are not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
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