In 1980, research began on Vanadium. The first years of research proved that this mineral could actually lower a person’s blood sugar, making it an excellent find for diabetes research. Related closely to other trace minerals such as tungsten and molybdenum, Vanadium has the ability to mimic insulin. In many studies done, this mineral has been proven effective in replacing insulin altogether.
Over the next few years, researchers began to realize that Vanadium had the potential to improve the sensitivity to insulin in those with both Type I and Type 2 diabetes. The mineral has also been shown to reduce bone cancer in laboratory animals, as well as liver cancer. Due to the positive effects shown in research, scientists began to believe that a cure could be found for diabetes.
Unfortunately, there are other effects related to the use of Vanadium that are not positive. Researchers have found recently that the mineral has the ability to block many enzymes that are needed by the body in order to perform. Important enzymes such as Kinases and Synthases have been shown to be blocked by the use of the mineral Vanadium. Blocking certain enzymes can have a detrimental effect on the body, giving researchers the assumption now that the mineral may not actually be the answer that they had been searching for. |