Product Details
Product Code: NHP-821-794160 capsVanadyl Sulfate may act as a insulin mimicker
Insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetics may benefit from supplementation with this mineral. Each capsule contains 50mg of vanadyl sulfate, yielding 10mg of vanadium. Vanadyl Sulfate may act as a insulin mimicker. Insulin is an anabolic protein hormone that stimulates glycogen production in muscle and liver, prevents muscle protein breakdown, and stimulates the transport of amino acids to the muscle site.
Vanadyl sulfate has been found to restore elevated blood glucose to normal in diabetic animals. In chemically induced Type II diabetes in rats, vanadyl sulfate lowered the insulin requirement by up to 75%. Vanadyl sulfate can reverse diabetes in rats for up to 20 weeks after supplementation ceases. Short-term treatment with vanadium, prior to and for a two-week period following the induction of diabetes, eliminated hyperglycemia in rats, even after withdrawal from treatment. The researchers stated, 'This property of vanadium would appear to be useful in the treatment of prediabetic and newly diagnosed patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
In humans with Type II diabetes, low doses of vanadyl sulfate increased insulin-mediated glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis, and suppressed endogenous glucose production. This resulted in decreased lipid oxidation rates and reduced plasma free fatty acid concentrations.
Vanadyl sulfate is considered to be safe and relatively nontoxic to both animals and humans. Although vanadyl sulfate can be nephrotoxic (damaging to the kidneys) at very high dosages, one group of researchers stated that vanadyl sulfate 'may be an alternative to insulin in the near future, due to its low cost, low toxicity and ready availability'.
Dosage:
One capsule per day.
Product Specifications:
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Amount Per Serving
Vanadyl Sulfate50mg*
(20% elemental vanadium, 10 mg)
* Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (vegetarian capsule).
Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, coloring, or dairy products.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children.