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MINERALS OVERVIEW
This essential mineral is required in extremely small amounts for nitrogen metabolism. There may be evidence of antioxidant properties of this nutrient. It assists the body by fighting the nitrosamines, which are associated with cancer, and may help prevent anemia. It aids in the final stages of the conversion of purines to uric acid. It promotes normal cell function, and is a component of the metabolic enzymes xanthine oxidase, sulfite oxidase, and aldehyde oxidase. Molybdenum is part of sulfite oxidase, an enzyme that breaks down sulfite toxin buildups in the body, in which your body may with an allergic reaction. Sulfites are found in protein food as well as chemical preservatives in certain foods and drugs. Xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase are both involved in the body's production of genetic material and proteins. Xanthine oxidase also helps the body to oxidase purines and pyrimidines, and produce uric acid, an important waste product.
Molybdenum is found in the liver, bones, and kidneys. It supports bone growth and strengthening of the teeth. It helps protect against tooth decay by preventing cavities, and is essential for proper metabolism of nucleic acids (RNA & DNA), fats, carbohydrates and iron.
A low intake is associated with mouth and gum disorders and cancer. A molybdenum deficiency may cause impotence in older males. Those whose diets are high in refined and processed foods are at risk for deficiency. If you are eating a well balanced, nutritious diet, it is unlikely you will suffer from molybdenum deficiency unless your diet is dependent on food grown in areas whose soil is low in molybdenum. Molybdenum deficiency symptoms include irritability and irregular heartbeat.
Deficiencies of molybdenum are identified by the absence of the three molybdenum enzymes. The deficiency of this element and the metabolic disorders are accompanied by abnormal excretion of sulfur metabolites, low uric acid concentrations, and elevated hypoxanthine and xanthine excretion.
The absences of sulfite oxidase in metabolic disorder can lead to death at an early age. High rates of esophageal cancer have been reported in regions where the soil levels of molybdenum are low as well as vitamin C intake - although this does not clinically prove that molybdenum might be involved with prevention of certain cancers.
SOURCES
This trace element is found in beans, cereal grains, legumes, peas, and dark green leafy vegetables, free range eggs, beef liver, and wheat germ.
RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE
US RDA: 150-500 mcg daily.
CAUTIONS
Dosages of more than 15 mg may be toxic and excess molybdenum in the body can interfere with the metabolism of copper in the body, can give symptoms of or may lead to the development of gout, and may cause diarrhea, anemia and slow growth.
To keep from becoming deficient in molybdenum, avoid fad diets, regular fasting, single food diets, yo-yo dieting or weight loss pills. If you do these types of diets, you may already be deficient in necessary vitamins and minerals and this may be why you find it difficult to lose weight or sustain weight loss in the long term. An excess of copper, tungsten and sulfates can deplete molybdenum. Heat and moisture can change the action of supplemental molybdenum.
Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known.
MOLYBDENUM SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS
Molybdenum Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 10 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.
WaterOz Ionic Molybdenum is a pure liquid Molybdenum supplement. Molybdenum is instrumental in regulating pH balance in the body. For each pH point increase (e.g., 6.1-6.2), the oxygen level is increased ten times, thus increasing the metabolism and enhancing the body's ability to burn fat. Also promotes general well being, aids in carbohydrate metabolism, has proven itself useful in MSG (or other chemical) sensitivity, increases libido, and may enhance the effect of fluorine in tooth decay prevention (dental enamel is rich in molybdenum). It also induces sleep.
Multi-Mineral Optimum Complex, Nature's Way, 100 Caps
Nature's Way Multi Mineral Optimum Complex offers a complete carefully dosed blend of minerals vital to the body. This multi Mineral Optimum Complex provides nutritional support for normal bone development, muscle function, reproduction and metabolism.
Multi-Vitamin Without Iron, Nature's way, 100 Caps
The vitamins and minerals in this Multi-Vitamin without Iron play many important roles in the body: antioxidants to protect fats, cells and DNA, coenzyme precursors for energy production and metabolism, and cofactors for hormones and enzymes which regulate body processes.
Multi-Vitamin Mineral Complete, Trace Minerals, 120 Tabs
Complete Foods Multi-Vitamin Mineral is packed with over 170 living foods, organic sea minerals from ConcenTrace, vitamins and minerals.
Liquid Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Complex With Trace Minerals, Orange Mango, 32 fl. oz.
The most complete all-in-one liquid multi-vitamin daily supplement that combines the benefits of multiple vitamins with the advantages of ionic minerals and trace minerals to replace those needed minerals not found in processed foods.
Prenatal Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, 100% Natural & Complete, Nature's Way, 180 Caps
Nature's Way Woman's Prenatal Multivitamin and mineral supplement provides specially balanced prenatal vitamin and mineral potencies for pregnant women or postnatal lactating women.
40,000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate, Trace Minerals, 8 fl. oz.
40,000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate is a dietary supplement, the only liquid electrolyte made with ConcenTrace Ionic.
ConcenTrace Mineral Supplement Drops, Original Flavor, 8 fl. oz.
ConcenTrace® Trace Mineral Supplement Drops, contains some of the most powerful, natural, health giving trace minerals in the world.
Full Spectrum Mineral, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 250 Tabs
NOW Full Spectrum Mineral Supplement is a comprehensive combinations of the most important dietary minerals used by your body.
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