Dietary vanadium is found in black pepper, mushrooms, dill seed, parsley, soy, corn, olive oil, radishes and other root vegetables, lettuces, nuts and strawberries. A balanced diet may provide 10 to 30 mcg of Vanadium per day. This trace element is important in cellular metabolism, bone and tooth formation, reproduction and growth. Also, Vanadium appears to be involved in glucose metabolism.

Sources:

Mushrooms, shellfish, black pepper, parsley, dill seed, beer, wine, grains, sweeteners, infant cereals.

Fossil fuels, welding, catalysts, steel alloys, batteries, photographic developer, drying agent in paints/varnishes, reducing agent, pesticides, black dyes/inks/pigments in ceramics, printing and textile industries.

Sources:

Mushrooms, shellfish, black pepper, parsley, dill seed, beer, wine, grains, sweeteners, infant cereals.

Fossil fuels, welding, catalysts, steel alloys, batteries, photographic developer, drying agent in paints/varnishes, reducing agent, pesticides, black dyes/inks/pigments in ceramics, printing and textile industries.

Some studies suggest vanadium has a role in glucose and lipid metabolism, red blood cell formation, and thyroid function. Vanadium assessment and treatment may be indicated in cases of metabolic syndrome or non-insulindependent diabetes mellitus due to vanadium’s role in insulin sensitization. Symptoms that appear to be associated with excessive vanadium are hypertension, decreased coenzymes A and Q10, bipolar disorder, and disruption of energy metabolism. Exposure to vanadium in air or water is of concern for those exposed to vanadium industrial plants. Symptoms may include respiratory disorders, green tongue, high urinary excretion of vanadium, and reduced neurobehavioral abilities. Urine vanadium is traditionally used to assess occupational exposure. Whole blood vanadium has been shown to significantly differentiate children with vanadium exposure from non-exposed children but authors stated that hair levels of vanadium did not significantly correlate with vanadium exposure. This may have to do with distinction of acute versus chronic exposure.

Metabolite of epinephrine and norepinephrine. Often elevated due to stress induced catecholamine output or lead toxicity.

Metabolite of epinephrine and norepinephrine. Often elevated due to stress induced catecholamine output or lead toxicity.

Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) is an end-stage metabolite of the catecholamines dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine formed via the actions of monoamine oxidase, catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT), and aldehyde dehydrogenase. VMA is found in the urine, along with other catecholamine metabolites, including homovanillic acid (HVA), metanephrine, and normetanephrine.

Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) is an end-stage metabolite of the catecholamines dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine formed via the actions of monoamine oxidase, catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT), and aldehyde dehydrogenase. VMA is found in the urine, along with other catecholamine metabolites, including homovanillic acid (HVA), metanephrine, and normetanephrine.

Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) is an end-stage metabolite of the catecholamines dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine formed via the actions of monoamine oxidase, catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT), and aldehyde dehydrogenase. VMA is found in the urine, along with other catecholamine metabolites, including homovanillic acid (HVA), metanephrine, and normetanephrine.

Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) is a metabolic breakdown product of certain catecholamines, including epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and dopamine. VMA is excreted in the urine, and its measurement in a random urine sample is used in medical tests to assess the levels of these catecholamines.

Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) is a key metabolic byproduct found in urine, derived from the breakdown of catecholamines such as adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), which are vital hormones produced by the adrenal glands. The measurement of VMA in a random urine sample is a significant diagnostic tool used to assess and monitor certain medical conditions, particularly those involving the adrenal glands and nervous system.

Vanilmandelate (VMA) and Homovanillate (HVA) are breakdown products from neurotransmitters involved in hormone and nerve impulse transmission, called catecholamines.

Vanilmandelate is a noradrenalin metabolite.

Nutrient association: Essential amino acids

Vanilmandelate (VMA) and Homovanillate (HVA) are breakdown products from neurotransmitters involved in hormone and nerve impulse transmission, called catecholamines.

Treatments to improve digestion, along with supplementation of tyrosine or phenylalanine, can help improve the ability to keep up with demand for these neurotransmitters.

Vanilmandelate (VMA) and Homovanillate (HVA) are breakdown products from neurotransmitters involved in hormone and nerve impulse transmission, called catecholamines.

Vanilmandelate is a metabolite of epinephrine and norepinephrine (also known as adrenaline and noradrenaline).