Vanadium+(V)

Very little is known about this trace element for the time being. The body of an adult contains ~20mg. of vanadium

=Role of Vanadium= -Allows insulin to transmit its message through the cell to the mitochondria.

=Daily Requirements= None. Between 10-30µg. is thought to be sufficient.

=Food Sources= -Seafood -Mushrooms -Whole Grains -Corn -Soy

=Therapeutic Indications= -Type 2 Diabetes

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=========================================================================== //Medical Nutrition:// • “Goddess of beauty, youth and luster” • -Essential mineral for some animal species. • -Poor absorption- 1% • -Concentrated in the bones and teeth dentin • -Helps bones mineralize by promoting osteoblasts • -Bound to transferrin in blood, excreted into the urine.

Function
• Glucose, cholesterol, and bone metabolism (maybe). • -Reduced cholesterol in younger humans • -Decreases dental caries • -Independently of insulin lowers glucose levels.

• Sources: spices, buckwheat, corn and oats

Treatment
• Diabetes ?enhancements of glucose tolerance with insulin-like activity, even with insulin levels low, lowering insulin needs.