Vanadium Nicotinate Glycinate
Vanadium Nicotinate Glycinate is a combination of vanadium, nicotinic acid, and glycine. It is a dietary supplement that is sometimes used for its potential health benefits. Vanadium is a mineral that is found in foods such as mushrooms, shellfish, black pepper, and parsley. It is sometimes used for preventing vanadium deficiency, prediabetes, diabetes, and athletic performance, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. However, some studies have suggested that vanadium may lower blood sugar levels and improve sensitivity to insulin in people with type 2 diabetes.
In one study, vanadium also lowered total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Vanadium is LIKELY SAFE in adults, if less than 1.8 mg per day is taken. At higher doses, such as those used to treat diabetes, vanadium frequently causes unwanted side effects including abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, and gas. It can also cause a greenish tongue, loss of energy, and problems with the nervous system.
Vanadium is UNSAFE when used in large amounts and for a long time. This increases the risk of serious side effects including kidney damage. The majority of research on vanadium uses an oral dose of 100mg as a once daily supplement in persons with poor glucose tolerance.
Sources:
- https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/PHS/PHS.aspx?phsid=274&toxid=50
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8391836/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7152879/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6373340/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3168171/
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-749/vanadium
