Vanadium - Good for the Heart

Vanadium is a rare, silver- white metallic element. It is present in the human body in minute quantities. During recent research on laboratory animals, it has been identified as an essential element. The implications of these findings in human nutrition are not fully known.

Functions of Vanadium in the body

Vanadium helps in the metabolism of cholesterol and sugar in the body, thereby preventing the occurance of heart attacks.

Sources of Vanadium
Corn oil and peanut oil are good sources of vanadium. Also green beans, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes and garlic have good amounts of this mineral. Buckwheat is an excellent source of vanadium.

Deficiency Symptoms of Vanadium

There is no evidence to show that man suffers from either deficiency or excess of dietary vanadium.

Vanadium Healing Properties

On the basis of experiments conducted on animals, conflicting claims have been made that this trace mineral can prevent or promote dental caries.

Precautions

Vanadium can prove to be toxic if taken in synthetic form.

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