Vanadium

Vanadium is a trace mineral found in mushrooms, shellfish, black pepper, parsley and whole grains. It is best known for supporting healthy glucose metabolism and healthy insulin sensitivity, often alongside chromium and zinc. The body needs only tiny amounts.

This collection includes vanadium formulas and blood sugar support blends with vanadium, chromium and zinc, from brands such as Vital Nutrients and Progressive Labs.

How to Choose a Vanadium Supplement

• Blood sugar blends: Blood Sugar Support by Vital Nutrients, our top seller, combines vanadium with chromium, cinnamon and other nutrients for healthy glucose metabolism.
• Vanadium complex: Vanadium Complex by Progressive Labs provides vanadium with supporting nutrients.
• Form: Vanadyl sulfate is the most common supplement form.
• Partners: Chromium, zinc, alpha lipoic acid and berberine are common partners for glucose support.
• Food sources: Mushrooms, shellfish, black pepper, parsley and dill contain vanadium.

Take vanadium blends with meals, when they support how the body handles the carbohydrates you eat. See also glucose support, chromium and trace minerals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is vanadium?

Vanadium is a trace mineral found in mushrooms, shellfish and whole grains. The body needs only tiny amounts.

What does vanadium do?

Vanadium supports healthy glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. It is often paired with chromium.

What is vanadyl sulfate?

Vanadyl sulfate is the most common supplement form of vanadium. It is used in many blood sugar formulas.

What foods contain vanadium?

Mushrooms, shellfish, black pepper, parsley, dill and grains. Amounts are small.

Related categories: Glucose Support | Chromium | Trace Minerals | Berberine | Alpha Lipoic Acid

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.