Vanadium

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Vanadium (V) is a trace element that has only recently been discovered to be necessary for human life. It may offer clues to manic depression as elevated levels of vanadium are present in many people with the condition. It also appears to be involved in bone formation and has insulin-like qualities.

Vanadium may:

Slow down the formation of cholesterol in the blood.

Prevent heart disease and heart attacks.

Help to prevent tooth decay.

Help to reduce high blood pressure.

Reduce blood sugar levels.

At this stage there are no known symptoms of vanadium deficiency.

The following foods contain vanadium: parsley, radishes, gelatin, lattice, lobster and bonemeal.

Supplements are not available although some of the newer forms of multivitamin and mineral supplements do contain very small amounts of vanadium.

Vanadium is very toxic and high quantities are linked to manic depression.

Vanadium antagonizes chromium and may cause deficiencies of chromium. Foods which are low in chromium and high in vanadium include: skim milk, fish, seaweed and intensively farmed chicken.

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