Vanadium is a mineral and the foundational ingredient in Vanaphase.

Specifically,Bis-Glycinato Oxo Vanadium is an organic complex of glycine and vanadium, and it’s designed specifically to be absorbed efficiently.

UsingBis-Glycinato Oxo Vanadium as a supplement is different from many of the other products we review.

We decided it would be a good time to take a look at Vanaphase. What are the claims?

Is there anything to know about Vanaphase and its possible side effects?

What is Vanaphase?

So, first things first.

What is Vanaphase?

Basically, it’s a pre-workout product that uses Bis-Glycinato Oxo Vanadium to improve performance.

The Humanix Nutritionals company sells Vanaphase.The company is in Massachusetts.

The Humanix company says they work to offer supplements that increase strength and endurance.

Their products also aim to improve muscle-building and support weight loss.

Bis-Glycinato Oxo Vanadium, the active ingredient, may help support healthy glucose and blood sugar levels.

General things Vanaphase may help with include developing fuller, harder muscles and a leaner body.

The company that markets Vanaphase said using it can help improve pump and vascularity as well.

It may help the body more productively and efficiently utilize carbohydrates.

What Does Vanaphase Do?

Specific claims you’ll see from the creators of Vanaphase include:

• Vanaphase can help maintain optimal insulin levels.
  
  This increases the storage of muscle-building nutrients.
  
  These nutrients include glycogen and amino acids.
• Having the right insulin levels can improve the transport of glucose and amino acid into the muscles.
• Vanaphase may help prevent the breakdown of nutrients.
• The makers claim with healthy insulin levels the body has an optimal environment to build muscles.
• Vanaphase may help with overall body fat management.
  
  This theoretically occurs when glucose goes to muscle cells instead of fat cells.

As we mentioned at the start of this post, the primary ingredient in Vanaphase is called Bis-Glycinato Oxo Vanadium.

Generally, Bis-Glycinato Oxo Vanadiumacts similarly to insulin in the body.

It stimulates the uptake of glucose and oxidation of glucose in the cells.

Sometimes Bis-Glycinato Oxo Vanadium is used as a supplement to help lower blood sugar.

It may also increase insulin sensitivity and lower LDL cholesterol.

Regarding helping control blood sugar and manage diabetes, there’s a lot of research about Bis-Glycinato Oxo Vanadium.

In terms of helping with muscle growth, not as much.

In Vanaphase there’s a combination of vanadium as well as glycine.

The name of the formulation is Bis-Glycinato Oxo-Vanadium.

Once you get past the long name, this is just something that helps improve the absorption of the vanadium.Bis-Glycinato Oxo Vanadium alone isn’t great when it comes to absorption.

This is a common issue with a lot of supplements.

The use of glycine is meant to promote optimal absorption and utilization.

What Do the Reviews Say?

One of the biggest issues with Vanaphase right now is the lack of reviews.

It’s a relatively new product, and it’s tough to find any outside information about it.

We checked out Amazon, and the product is listed, but there aren’t any reviews.

If you search Vanaphase on Facebook, some influencers have recently mentioned Vanaphase.

They do say they’ve seen results with the product, but these aren’t necessarily unbiased reviews.

The company does offer various affiliate programs with Vanaphase.

On Instagram, some people have recently mentioned Vanaphase or tagged it, but again, there aren’t any reviews.

My Personal Results

I plan on testing this at some point, so check back regularly for updates!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are There Any Side Effects?

A lot of times when we’re reviewing supplements we might learn about side effects from other people who have used the product.

Since there aren’t any reviews for Vanaphase that we could find, we looked at the primary ingredient—vanadium.

Some researchers have theorized vanadium or its derivatives could contribute to symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder at very high doses.

Sometimes doctors will recommend a low vanadium diet for people who struggle with bipolar disorder.

However, there aren’t any credible, supported scientific links between the two right now.

Supplementing with vanadium shouldn’t theoretically be a problem for someone with depression.

Even so, you may want to speak to your doctor if this is a concern for you.

We did some further research and vanadium is listed as likely safe in adults, if they use less than 1.8 mg a day.

At higher doses side effects are possible.

Side effects of high doses can include abdominal pain, nausea, gas, and diarrhea.

There have also been reports of a green tongue developing, low energy and nervous system problems.

In very large doses and when used for extended periods of time, it may cause kidney damage.

Since the research is fairly limited, it’s tough to determine what is considered a high dose.

Vanadium might interact with blood clotting and diabetes medicines as well.

How Do I Take It?

Alright, if you’re still interested in taking Vanaphase, how do you use it?

Instructions direct taking one capsule, three times a day. Use it with your three daily meals.

So, you take one with breakfast, one with lunch and one with dinner.

Don’t take it on an empty stomach.

Can Women Use It?

Sure if you want to use Vanaphase, there’s no reason a woman can’t use it as well as a man.

Some of the people on social media advertising Vanaphase are women, in fact.

If you’re pregnant or nursing you should talk to your doctor first.

Where Can I Buy It?

You can buy Vanaphase directly from the Humanix website.

They donate a percentage of all purchases to veterans, which can be a plus for some buyers.

If you buy it directly from the Humanix site, it’s $46.99 for a 30-day supply, which is 90 capsules.If you spend more than $100, shipping is free.

You can buy it on Amazon as well.The price is the same, and you can take advantage of free two-day Prime delivery.

Conclusion

It’s tough to make a recommendation about Vanaphase right now.

It would be useful to see more reviews from users, but overall it may be worth trying.

The key ingredient which is a derivative of vanadium has been shown to have positive health benefits.

Namely, it can promote healthy blood sugar levels.

It may be valuable as a pre-workout supplement as a result.

One thing to be aware of, however, is how much you’re using.

As long as you aren’t using an excessive amount, Vanaphase may be safe.

At higher doses, you could experience side effects.

I have Vanaphase on my list of supplements to test, so I should be updating this review within a month or so.

Have you tried Vanaphase? Let us know what you think

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