Modern obelisks, big and small, are found all over the world and the U.S. from the Washington Monument, to war memorials, to the grave markers of presidents (Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln's tombs all include obelisk memorials).
Vanadium was named after the Scandinavian goddess of beauty, youth, and luster. It is a controversy as to whether vanadium is an essential trace mineral in human nutrition. Although it has been suggested to function in hormone, cholesterol, and blood sugar metabolism, no specific deficiency signs have been reported.anadium was named after the Scandinavian goddess of beauty, youth, and luster. It is a controversy as to whether vanadium is an essential trace mineral in human nutrition. Although it has been suggested to function in hormone, cholesterol, and blood sugar metabolism, no specific deficiency signs have been reported.
Animal studies linked high doses of vanadium with decreased fertility, birth defects, and other complications. People with kidney disease should not take vanadium. High doses of vanadium (more than 1.8 mg per day) may cause liver or kidney damage, and research suggests vanadium may be harmful to the kidneys. Other studies link high blood levels of vanadium with an increased risk of breast cancer.