Vanadium

Description:  Vanadium: Important for healthy bones. Inhibits the formation of cholesterol. ORGANA VANADIUM   Bone Health Tests on animals and human cells indicate that vanadium compounds may help promote osteogenesis, a process in which bone-forming cells lay down new bone material, according to a 2006 report published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. Studies in animals suggest that vanadium may be necessary for the formation of bones, teeth, and cartilage. Vanadium may also help in treating or preventing osteoporosis according to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.   Diabetes Preliminary research suggests that vanadate may help improve the body's metabolism of blood sugar. Additionally, some preliminary studies indicate that vanadate and other vanadium compounds may promote the movement of glucose into cells where glucose is broken down and used for energy. One clinical trial tested the use of vanadium in treatment of diabetes and showed that vanadium