Precious Metals in your body

Have you seen the price of gold and silver these days?

Precious materials have witnessed a meteoric rise in value over the past decades.

But did you know that your body has several rare minerals within, which I can all but guarantee you have never heard of?

Thulium, Vanadium and Rhodium, to name three.

Your body contains these trace but precious minerals. Sure, the quantities are tiny. It is common for minerals to be found in quantities as minuscule as nanograms in your body. Nevertheless, they remain present.

Why are they there and do they have any role to play?

Thulium is incredibly rare and does not have a well-defined role in human physiology. Some studies suggest that thulium may influence cellular processes when introduced into biological systems.

Researchers believe that vanadium plays a role in glucose metabolism, mimicking the effects of insulin. It may influence glucose and lipid metabolism, which could benefit people with diabetes or metabolic syndromes.

Researchers have investigated compounds of Vanadium for their potential to improve insulin sensitivity and modulate cholesterol levels.

Rhodium interacts with certain enzymes and proteins, potentially influencing biochemical reactions in trace amounts.

Germanium is believed to act as an antioxidant. It might help modulate the immune system and oxygen uptake by cells.

Cerium may have antioxidant properties, reducing oxidative stress in cells. It’s being studied for neuroprotective effects and in treating conditions like Parkinson’s.

So, looking at current trends, I would not be surprised if someone on social media started suggesting you supplement these minerals to optimize health.

After all, we are all looking for that edge aren't we?

I would very strongly caution you against this.

These minerals are found in trace, even nano quantities. Even a little more could be toxic. So use this knowledge as education, not a reason to supplement.

Only when we have a definitive research study that defines the role and appropriate ways to obtain these trace minerals from food would it be sensible to think about this.

Until then, let the food you already eat be your supplement.

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