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Vana Trace Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Priority One Nutritional Supplements

Capsule Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Vana Trace is a dietary supplement by Priority One Nutritional Supplements with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar and diabetes support, athletic performance and muscle building, lowering cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vanadium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vana Trace by Priority One Nutritional Supplements

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Vanadium” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (10 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Vana Trace has one active ingredient: vanadium (supplied as vanadyl sulfate). The capsule also contains rice chelate and a vegetarian capsule shell as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Vanadium's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Vanadium for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Vanadium deficiency — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence backs vanadium for one thing: treating vanadium deficiency — that's rated likely effective. For athletic performance, diabetes, high cholesterol, and cancer, the evidence we have isn't strong enough to rate it either way.

If you're thinking about this for blood sugar or exercise performance, that's not yet established by reliable studies.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vanadium

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

At the standard upper safe intake level of 1.8 mg daily, vanadium is generally well tolerated. Above that, you may get stomach upset — abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, bloating, or nausea.

At high doses taken long-term, there's a rare risk of kidney damage. A small number of people have had allergic reactions to vanadium, including rash and itching.

Do not take this during pregnancy — there isn't enough safety data. The same goes for breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering vanadium supplements.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vanadium

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Vanadium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 208 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs first — vanadium may raise bleeding risk. Also check any diabetes medications — vanadium might lower blood sugar further.

These are Moderate-severity interactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Vana Trace is for people who need vanadium supplementation or want to try it for blood sugar support, but the diabetes evidence is preliminary. If you take blood thinners or diabetes medications, check with us first.

Pregnant and nursing mothers should skip it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Vana Trace, straight from the product label.

Brand Priority One Nutritional Supplements
Barcode (UPC) 815354021461
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 236930
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vana Trace by Priority One Nutritional Supplements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
815354021461
IngredientAmount% DV
Vanadium10 mg--
Vanadyl Sulfate62.5 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Chelate, Vegetarian Capsule

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Label statements
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Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant or breast feeding, consult your physician before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendations: Take one (1) capsule daily or as directed by your physician.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed, store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Contains no preservatives.

Vegetarian formulation

(Supports healthy glucose metabolism.)

Non-GMO

General Statements

Bisphenol-A (BPA) & Phthalate Free

Priority One Nutritional Supplements Inc since 1988

For professional use only.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Certified

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Vana Trace by Priority One Nutritional Supplements label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vana Trace by Priority One Nutritional Supplements

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Vanadium

Interacts with
208 drugs
10 mg per serving

Vanadium is a trace mineral found in tiny amounts in food, and people get plenty from a normal diet. Supplement claims for diabetes, weight, and athle...

Vanadium monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Chelate, Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vana Trace by Priority One Nutritional Supplements Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Vanadium 208

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Vana Trace with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Vanadium2 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, vanadium might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that the sodium orthovanadate form of vanadium prolongs clotting time, likely through inhibition of thrombin and factor Xa.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, vanadium might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
A few very small clinical studies in patients with type 2 diabetes show that the vanadyl sulfate form of vanadium increases insulin sensitivity and might lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Vana Trace, from the product label.

Priority One Nutritional Supplements

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Name
Priority One Nutritional Supplements, Inc.
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vana Trace by Priority One Nutritional Supplements: Common Questions

Does Vana Trace by Priority One Nutritional Supplements interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vana Trace has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vana Trace contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is vanadium, and why would I take it?
Vanadium is a mineral your body needs in trace amounts. This supplement is established for treating vanadium deficiency. Some people take it hoping to improve blood sugar control or athletic performance, but the evidence for those uses isn't solid yet.
Can I take this if I'm on a blood thinner like warfarin?
You shouldn't without checking with your pharmacist or doctor first. Vanadium may increase your bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs. We've flagged this as a moderate interaction, so get personalized advice before starting.
What are the side effects?
At normal doses (up to 1.8 mg daily), it's generally well tolerated. Higher doses can cause stomach issues — nausea, diarrhea, bloating, or belly discomfort. Rarely, long-term high doses have caused kidney damage. A few people have had allergic reactions like rash or itching.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data, so vanadium supplements are advised against in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to be, or nursing.
If I take diabetes medication, can I use this?
Check with your pharmacist or doctor first. Vanadium may lower blood sugar and increase insulin sensitivity, which could raise your risk of low blood sugar if you're also on diabetes drugs. This is a moderate interaction worth verifying with your exact medication.

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Sources & How We Checked

Vana Trace's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 15 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Vanadium 15 references
  1. Harland BF, Harden-Williams BA. Is vanadium of human nutritional importance yet? J Am Diet Assoc 1994;94:891-4. PubMed
  2. Sitprija V, Tungsanga K, Tosukhowong P, et al. Metabolic problems in northeastern Thailand: possible role of vanadium. Mineral Electrolyte Metab 1998;19:51-6.
  3. Funakoshi T, Shimada H, Kojima S, et al. Anticoagulant action of vanadate. Chem Pharmaceut Bull 1992;40:174-6. PubMed
  4. Halberstam M, Cohen N, Shlimovich P, et al. Oral vanadyl sulfate improves insulin sensitivity in NIDDM but not in obese nondiabetic subjects. Diabetes 1996;45:659-66. PubMed
  5. Cohen N, Halberstam M, Shlimovich P, et al. Oral vanadyl sulfate improves hepatic and peripheral insulin sensitivity in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. J Clin Invest 1995;95:2501-9. PubMed
  6. Boden G, Chen X, Ruiz J, et al. Effects of vanadyl sulfate on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Metabolism 1996;45:1130-5.
  7. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
  8. Goldfine AB, Simonson DC, Folli F, et al. Metabolic effects of sodium metavanadate in humans with insulin-dependent and noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in vivo and in vitro studies. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1995;80:3311-20. PubMed
  9. Cusi K, Cukier S, DeFronzo RA, et al. Vanadyl sulfate improves hepatic and muscle insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2001;86:1410-7.
  10. Peat F, Coomber R, Rana A, Vince A. Vanadium allergy following total knee arthroplasty. BMJ Case Rep 2018;2018. pii: bcr-2017-222092. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-222092. PubMed
  11. Jin S, Xia W, Jiang Y, et al. Urinary vanadium concentration in relation to premature rupture of membranes: A birth cohort study. Chemosphere 2018;210:1035-41. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.07.110. PubMed
  12. Garcia-Nunez I, Algaba-Marmol MA, Suarez-Vergara M, et al. Vanadium contact dermatitis: case report and studies performed. Contact Dermatitis 2019;80(2):127-8. PubMed
  13. Zhou Y, Zhu Q, Ma W, et al. Prenatal vanadium exposure, cytokine expression, and fetal growth: a gender-specific analysis in Shanghai MCPC study. Sci Total Environ 2019;685:1152-9. PubMed
  14. Jiang S, Zhou S, Liu H, et al. Concentrations of vanadium in urine with hypertension prevalence and blood pressure levels. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2021;213:112028. PubMed
  15. Zhang W, Chen H, Zeng Q, Xu S, Xia W, Li Y. Prenatal and postnatal exposure to vanadium and the immune function of children. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2021;67:126787. PubMed

See these in context on the Vanadium monograph →

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