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VANADIUM
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Protect yourself from
type II diabetes with
Vanadium ... |
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VANADIUM |
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Both salmon and dill
contain natural
Vanadium |
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Vanadium plays a
role in the
metabolism of sugar
for energy. It
maintains stable
blood sugar levels
by regulating the
workings of enzymes
involved in the
metabolism of sugar.
Glycolysis is the
process of releasing
sugar from glycogen
storage and
gluconeogenesis is
the process of
building glycogen
stores from blood
sugar. |
By
regulating these
processes cells have
a steady supply of
the fuel, glucose.
The standard North
American diet is
high in sugar and
refined products, as
well as being
deficient in blood
sugar stabilizing
substances like
fibre. The
pancreas is the main
organ responsible
for regulating blood
sugar and it becomes
worn out after many
years of excessive
use. These are
important reasons
why the prevalence
of type II diabetes
is increasing and
the need for
vanadium
supplementation is
growing.
Hypoglycemic
individuals suffer
from the opposite
problem as
diabetics; their
blood sugar is too
low. Vanadium
supplementation also
helps these
individuals regulate
their blood sugar.
Vanadium is needed
for the formation of
bones and teeth.
It is also important
for growth and
reproduction, a
deficiency of
vanadium has been
linked to
infertility and
infant mortality.
Some studies show
that vanadium
reduces cholesterol
levels, thus
protecting an
individual from
developing
cardiovascular
disease.
The supplementation
forms of vanadium
are vanadium
pentoxide and
vanadyl sulphate.
These are both
inorganic forms of
the mineral, which
means that they are
slightly more
difficult for the
body to use than
organic minerals.
Unfortunately
chelated vanadium
supplements are not
generally available.
Active individuals
and athletes need
more vanadium
because they consume
more carbohydrates
than the general
population. Those
with blood sugar
imbalances should
seek professional
advice before
supplementing with
vanadium. Vanadium
and chromium compete
for absorption and
should be taken at
different times.
Tobacco use
decreases the uptake
of vanadium. |
Vanadium –
QUICK FACTS
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FOOD SOURCES
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Dill, fish,
olives,
meat,
radishes,
snap beans,
vegetable
oils, whole
grains. |
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DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS |
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Cardiovascular
disease,
kidney
disease,
infertility. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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250-750 mcg
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner. |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Chromium,
vitamin B
complex,
bilberry,
gymnema,
bitter
melon,
fibre. |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Dietary
toxicity of
vanadium has
not been
reported.
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Diabetics
and
hypoglycemic
individuals
should take
chromium
under the
guidance of
a health
professional.
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informational
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that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
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see fit, that the information on
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considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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