Overview
Trace mineral with insulin-mimetic effects studied for T2DM.
- Whole foods (leafy greens, legumes, nuts, seeds, seafood, animal proteins)
- Fortified foods such as cereals, breads, plant milks, and table salt
- Mineral supplements as chelates, citrates, glycinates, or inorganic salts
- Chelated form (glycinate, bisglycinate, citrate, malate)
- Inorganic salt (oxide, sulfate, chloride)
- Liquid ionic solution
- Topical or transdermal preparation
Mechanism of action
Inhibits phosphotyrosine phosphatases, prolonging insulin receptor activation.
- · Inhibits phosphotyrosine phosphatases, prolonging insulin receptor activation
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Vanadyl Sulfate influences muscle protein synthesis, neuromuscular output, or recovery from exercise.
Evidence-based benefits
Lowers fasting glucose in T2DM (short-term)
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · GI upset
- · Green tongue
- · Long-term safety unknown
Drug interactions
Supplement interactions
- Creatine monohydrateFoundational support for strength, power, and lean mass.
- Whey or EAAsProvides amino acid substrate for muscle protein synthesis.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Vanadyl sulfate in T2DM
Goldfine AB, et al.
6-week trial in 11 T2DM patients.
Reduced fasting glucose and HbA1c.
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