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Minerals
Vanadium (as Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate)
Vanadium is a trace mineral sometimes added to supplements in chelated forms to potentially improve absorption. In the body, vanadium is not considered essential and is poorly understood in terms of human health; it has been studied largely for its insulin-mimetic effects.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Apr 6, 2025
Health score-2.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential for toxicity at supplemental doses, kidney toxicity, gastrointestinal irritation, insufficient evidence for safety and efficacy, possible DNA damage at high doses
Benefits
Possible mild insulin-mimetic activity, potential effect on blood glucose regulation (limited and inconsistent evidence)