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Vanadium
Recommended Daily Intake
Food Sources
Seafood
Whole grains
Nuts and seeds
Problems Associated with Deficiencies
Symptoms in humans have not been identified
Functions/Potential Benefits at Recommended Levels
Pharmacological studies in animals suggest that vanadium may be involved in hormone, glucose, fat, bone and tooth metabolism as well as reproduction and growth
Potential Benefits Under Investigation
None reported at this time
Special Considerations/Possible Adverse Effects with Excess Intake
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is 1.8 mg/day
Doses of 4.5 mg a day may cause cramps and diarrhea
* Information in this chart is not intended to provide a complete review on any topic.
** The information in this chart is in reference to healthy adults only, not to children or pregnant and lactating women. |
