Vanadium

DRI (RDA or AI for Adults)

• None

Adult Maintenance - Therapeutic Range

• 10 - 100 mcg

Major Sources

• Very little found in food: shellfish, spinach, parsley, mushrooms, whole grains.

Non-Therapeutic Importance

• Apparent role may be in lipid metabolism or reproductive performance. Appears to mimic the action of insulin.

Deficiency Symptoms

• Unknown

Increased Risk for Deficiency

• Unknown

Possible Therapeutic Applications

CONSULT WITH A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FIRST: Supplementation may prevent, correct deficiencies caused by, or be helpful with, the following conditions:

• Diabetes

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Last modified: 01/09/08