| Molybdenum, its known benefits and side effects, | | | | causing toxicity and auto-immune disorders, can lead |
| and our tips and recommendation on where to find | | | | to premature death. Molybdenum toxicity is more |
| its best sources will be the focus of this article. | | | | likely than its deficiency. Common in cattle grazing in |
| Molybdenum, an essential mineral for both animals and | | | | pastures with molybdenum-rich soil, molybdenum |
| humans alike, is most heavily concentrated in the | | | | toxicity may cause gout in those who take dosages |
| liver, kidney, adrenal gland, and bones. | | | | of 10-15 milligrams daily. |
| The nutrient, a component of many enzymes, | | | | We need this nutrient, however, to maintain our |
| including sulfide oxide, supports the metabolism of | | | | overall health, so it is essential we get the right |
| sulfur amino acids, xanthine oxide, oxidates, purines | | | | amount in our dietary intake. |
| ,and pyramidenes, as well a the production of uric | | | | How to Select Molybdenum |
| acid. The enzymes alldehyde oxidase and xanthin | | | | Because nutritional supplement production, both in the |
| oxidase share a common molybdenum factor. | | | | U.S. and other countries is largely unregulated, both |
| Molybdenum, found in legumes, cereal products, and | | | | governmental and private studies have shown that |
| leafy vegetables, is usually easily absorbed. | | | | consumers of nutritional supplements have only a 1 in |
| The nutrient can, however, be affected by particular | | | | 5 chance of purchasing a supplement contain the |
| food components. | | | | amount of ingredients stated on the product label, or |
| Signs of Molybdenum Deficiency | | | | worse yet, a supplement that is not contaminated |
| Molybdenum deficiency is normally seen only in | | | | with health-impairing toxins. |
| individuals with serious disorders, caused by the | | | | We therefore advise consumers to buy health |
| metabolic defects identified with the absence of | | | | supplements from pharmaceutical GMP compliant |
| three molybdenum enzymes. | | | | facilities, which adhere to the world's most exacting |
| Deficiency in metabolic disorders results in abnormal | | | | manufacturing standards. Doing as we suggest will |
| excretion of sulfur metabolites, hypothyroxine and | | | | ensure you of getting contaminant-free Molybdenum, |
| xanthine, and low uric acid concentration. | | | | in the full amount for which you have paid. |
| The absence of sulfide oxidase in metabolic disorders, | | | | |