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Mineral

Vanadium

Vanadium is a trace metal found in small amounts in foods such as mushrooms, shellfish and grains. It is not established as essential for humans.

LongevityWeight ManagementCardiovascularBone & Joint

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Oxidative stressLongevitySmallCNo linked study
Blood sugarWeight ManagementSmallCNo linked study
Cholesterol balanceCardiovascularSmallCNo linked study
Bone densityBone & JointNo effectFNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Does the body need vanadium?

EFSA has not established vanadium as essential for humans. Its assessment estimated ordinary food intake at 10–20 micrograms daily, far below doses associated with adverse effects. 1

Why people take it

Essential Health20.6%
Energy17.9%
Immune Support17.9%
Bone & Joint11.5%
Cognition7.3%
Cardiovascular5.4%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Questions people ask

Is vanadium an established diabetes supplement?

The systematic review did not support routine use for glucose control. 2

Were any study results positive?

Yes, five small studies in the review reported improvements, but their quality limited what could be concluded. 2

Is ordinary dietary exposure comparable to high-dose supplements?

EFSA distinguishes low food exposure from supplements that can approach doses associated with harm. 1

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