Category Archives: Vanadium

Vanadyl Sulphate: Effective Insulin Sensitiser

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Vanadium is an essential mineral required in humans for the correct function of the insulin system. In particular, vanadium in the diet may be required to maintain the sensitivity of the cells to insulin. Controversy exists as to the amount … Continue reading →

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Vanadyl Sulfate For Weight Loss?

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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How Does Vanadyl Sulphate Mimic Insulin?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Vanadium Improves Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Vanadium is an essential mineral in mammals, and both tetravalent and pentavalent vanadium compounds are important biologically. Vanadyl salts such as vanadyl sulphate are available commercially in supplement form. Vanadium has been observed to have an insulin mimetic effect, with … Continue reading →

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Roughly 50 Essential Factors

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Biotin, Calcium, Chromium, Cobalamin, Cobalt, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Fluoride, Glucose, Iron, L-leucine, L-lysine, L-methionine, L-phenylalanine, L-theanine, L-tryptophan, Leucine, Macrominerals, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Niacin, Nickel, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Riboflavin, Selenium, Sodium, Starch, Thiamine, Trace Minerals, Vanadium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc | Comments Off on Roughly 50 Essential Factors

Vanadyl Sulfate Supplements

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Vanadium compounds have been discovered to mimic many of the metabolic actions of insulin both in vitro and in vivo studies. The most recent vanadium research has tended to focus on vanadyl sulfate and its role in glucose metabolism. However, … Continue reading →

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Vanadium

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Robert Barrington

In nature, vanadium is a group V transition metal found mainly in its pentavalent state as vanadate (VO3-) and its trivalent state as the vanadyl ion (VO2+).  The different oxidation states of vanadium produces a range of colours in solution … Continue reading →

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