Vanadium
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Vanadium (Vanadium (as Vanadyl Sulfate or BGOV)) is a dietary supplement with 2 published peer-reviewed studies involving 1,600 participants, researched for Blood Sugar Balance & Insulin Sensitivity.
Evidence at a Glance
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Blood Sugar Balance & Insulin Sensitivity
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All Studies
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Blood Sugar Balance & Insulin Sensitivity
To assess vanadyl sulfate (vanadium) effects on insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes.
Study Type
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To assess vanadyl sulfate (vanadium) effects on insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes.
Dose
Vanadyl sulfate 150mg daily (equivalent to 31mg vanadium)
Participants
16 patients with type 2 diabetes
Duration
3 weeks
Results
Vanadyl sulfate significantly improved insulin-stimulated glucose disposal. Fasting glucose reduced. HbA1c trend downward. Vanadium mimics insulin action via protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibition.
How They Measured It
Insulin sensitivity (euglycemic clamp), fasting glucose, HbA1c
To evaluate vanadyl sulfate on body composition and strength in weight training subjects.
Study Type
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To evaluate vanadyl sulfate on body composition and strength in weight training subjects.
Dose
Vanadyl sulfate 0.5mg/kg daily
Participants
31 weight training subjects
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Modest improvements in upper and lower body strength. No significant body composition changes. Vanadyl sulfate safe but performance effects modest in healthy exercising subjects.
How They Measured It
Body composition, 1RM bench press, leg press, insulin levels
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vanadium research
There are currently 42 peer-reviewed studies on Vanadium (Vanadium (as Vanadyl Sulfate or BGOV)), involving 1,600 total participants. Research covers Blood sugar balance, Insulin sensitivity, Bone health and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Moderate.
The evidence is currently rated as "Moderate Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (2 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Vanadium has been researched for: Blood sugar balance, Insulin sensitivity, Bone health, Athletic performance. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 2 out of 42 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
