Molybdenum

Food Sources of Molybdenum:

• Beans
• Dark green leafy vegetables
• Eggs
• Grains
• Legumes
• Liver
• Offal
• Peas
• Wheat
• Wheat germ
• Whole grains

Other Sources of Molybdenum – Name Brands:

• Oligo Molybdenum by Professional Complementary Health Formulations

Health Concerns – What Molybdenum is Used for:

• Asthma

What Molybdenum does:

• Utilization of iron, fats carbohydrates
• Excretion of uric acid
• Prevents impotence
• Protects against cancer
• Protects against anemia
• Protects against dental caries
• Promotes a feeling of well-being
• Aids in the final stages of the conversion of purines to uric acid
• Promotes normal cell function
• Component of the metabolic enzyme xanthine oxidase

Cautions & Comments About Molybdenum: 

• Heat and moisture can change the action of supplemental molybdenum.
• A high intake of sulfur may decrease molybdenum levels.
• Excess amounts of molybdenum may interfere with copper metabolism.
• Molybdenum is toxic in doses higher than 10-15 mg, (causes gout).  
• Note that Canada Thistle grows well in molybdenum soils so it is an indicator plant.
• Molybdenum in powder form is a severe lung irritant

Helpful Links and Resources about Molybdenum:

• All about Molybdenum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum
• Molydbenum and brain challenges: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/molybdenum-cofactor-deficiency