Vanadium is a natural metal found in the Earth's crust. In its pure form vanadium is bright white and forms a soft, pliable metal. Vanadium aids in the growth of bones and teeth, and an article in the June 1999 "Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine" suggests a beneficial effect of vanadium on diabetes. Trace amounts of vanadium enter the body through the air you breathe and the water you drink, but the largest source of vanadium is the food you eat
Seafood
Seafood typically contains larger amounts of vanadium than meat derived from animals living on land, reports the United States Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Among seafood, shellfish such as lobster are a rich source of vanadium.
Vegetables
Vegetables, especially mushrooms, are a good source of vanadium, the University of Maryland Medical Center reports. Parsley, dill weed and black pepper also increase your vanadium intake. Grains and grain products, including beer and wine, are also good dietary sources.
Liquids
You can also find high levels of vanadium in skim milk and vegetables oils, the "Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine" explains. Artificially sweetened drinks provide another source of vanadium, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
