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VANADYL SULFATEVanadyl Sulfate contains vanadium and sulfur atoms combined into molecules. Vanadyl Sulfate has insulin-like effects on glucose metabolism, and can influence levels of Insulin, with results that appear to be parallel to or greater than GTF Chromium. It has been shown to lower elevated insulin levels in rats fed high-fructose diets compared to controls. Vanadyl Sulfate has also been shown to lower high blood pressure in the same rats, as a result of the reduction in excess insulin. Vanadyl Sulfate is likely to be beneficial for diabetes melitis. It partially restored insulin production in diabetic rats' pancreas tissue. Three weeks of Vanadyl Sulfate treatment, followed by 13 weeks without it, still protected the size and insulin content of pancreas islets. It also maintained glucose tolerance regardless of insulin levels. In another study on diabetic rats, Vanadyl Sulfate maintained the normal levels of glucose, lipids, creatinine, and thyroid hormone. It also corrected abnormalities in heart function and in glycerol output from adipose tissue. •Insulin-like effects on glucose metabolism, & influence insulin levels. •Increases the rate of metabolism, so calories are burned more quickly. •Muscle cells show increased intake of glucose, amino acids, & insulin. •Muscles increase tissue formation and retention •Less protein from muscles is available for fuel, so the body turns to fat for fuel. As the metabolic rate increases, the muscles' sensitivity to Vanadyl appears to increase. •Glycogen production is increased in muscle and liver cells. The result: less fat, more muscle, and more endurance. •Vanadyl Sulfate is likely to be beneficial for diabetes melitis. It par tially restored insulin production, protected the size and insulin content of pancreas islets, maintained glucose tolerance regardless of insulin levels, maintained the normal levels of glucose, lipids, creati nine, and thyroid hormone, corrected heart function, and glycerol output from adipose tissue. VANADIUM Vanadium is a non-essential mineral that plays a role in the formation of bones and teeth, and in the regulation of cellular metabolism It is also involved in the production of hormones, in cholesterol metabolism, and in normal growth and reproduction. Scientists suspect that a deficiency of this mineral may play a role in kidney and heart disease. Recent studies have also indicated that vanadium may slow the growth of tumors and confer protection against the development of breast cancer, but more research is needed to determine its full role in human health. There is no recommended daily intake for vanadium, though it is estimated that most people consume between 2 and 4 milligrams per day from a normal diet. While not easily absorbed by humans, vanadium is found in foods such as olives, whole grain breads, liver, root vegetables, fish, and vegetable oils.

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