Vanadium (V)

Vanadium in the body is deposited in bones, adipose tissue, thymus and immune cells under the skin. It belongs to the poorly studied microelements.

The daily requirement for vanadium is 2 mg.

Vanadium rich foods

Indicated approximate availability in 100 g of product

 

Useful properties of vanadium and its effect on the body

Vanadium is involved in energy production, carbohydrate and fat metabolism; reduces the production of cholesterol; useful in the treatment of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases; necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system.

Vanadium stimulates cell division and acts as an anti-cancer agent.

Digestibility

Vanadium is found in seafood, mushrooms, cereals, soybeans, parsley, and black pepper.

Signs of a lack of vanadium

In humans, signs of vanadium deficiency have not been established.

The exclusion of vanadium from the diet of animals led to a deterioration in the growth of musculoskeletal tissues (including teeth), a weakening of the reproductive function, an increase in the level of cholesterol and fat in the blood.

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