Vanadyl

Vanadyl Author: Technical Panel 26/04/2006
Also Known As:
Vanadium
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WHAT IS VANADYL SULPHATE?
Vanadyl sulphate is an essential trace mineral present in varying amounts in the soil and in many foods. It's derived from the trace mineral vanadium.

HOW DOES VANADYL WORK?
Research in the 1970's gave rise to the interest in vanadium as it highlighted the important role vanadyl sulphate plays in the control of blood sugar levels, much like chromium. Now when you eat any amount of carbohydrates, sugar levels in the blood increase. Of course this is because carbohydrates are sugars and are converted into human blood sugar (glycogen) and if not used, stored. This sugar can be stored as fat. However, studies show that vanadyl sulphate increases the rate at which carbohydrate and protein enter muscle cells. This helps to swell each muscle fibre, increasing both muscle size and vascularity. There is also evidence to show that vanadyl sulphate diverts sugar away from storage in fat cells, reducing the amount of fat your body stores. All in all a very handy tool for anyone interested in physique development.

Vanadyl Sulphate is especially effective for use by competitive bodybuilders because of the fullness it gives to their muscles. It's usually taken prior to exercise in order to improve the muscle "pump" and vascularity. Vanadyl sulphate is so effective, it has been used to lower blood sugar levels and control insulin in diabetics much like the use of alpha lipoic acid and chromium. In one study of people with type II diabetes, vanadium also lowered total and LDL (the "bad") cholesterol. The best sources of vanadium are mushrooms, shellfish, black pepper, parsley, dill weed, soybeans grain and grain products, sweeteners, and some cereals. A normal diet typically provides about 10-30 micrograms of vanadium per day.

Vanadyl sulphate is extremely popular with bodybuilders. Used 15-20 minutes prior to a competition, it helps to increase vascularity and muscle "fullness." Bodybuilders using vanadyl sulphate regularly for several week usually gain both muscle size and strength.

HOW MUCH AND WHEN?
Vanadyl sulphate is used in one of two ways. Most bodybuilders report greater pumps and feelings of muscle "fullness" when approximately 60 milligrams of vanadyl sulphate is taken 15-20 minutes before exercise or a competition. Bodybuilders who regularly use Vanadyl sulphate with high-carbohydrate meals (20-30 milligrams three times daily) usually gain both muscle strength and size, when combined with an appropriate diet and vigorous weight-training program.

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