Molybdenum

What Does Molybdenum Do For The Body?

Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral that plays a role in many important bodily functions, including:

• Metabolism: Molybdenum is a cofactor for several enzymes that are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. It also helps the body process sulfites, which are compounds that can be toxic if they build up in the body.
• Immune function: Molybdenum is essential for the proper functioning of the immune system. It helps the body produce white blood cells, which fight infection.
• Antioxidant protection: Molybdenum helps to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells and DNA.

Molybdenum deficiency is rare, but it can occur in people with certain medical conditions, such as malabsorption disorders and kidney disease. Molybdenum deficiency can lead to a number of health problems, including anemia, neurological problems, and impaired immune function.

Most people can get enough molybdenum from their diet. Good sources of molybdenum include legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables.

If you are concerned about your molybdenum intake, talk to your doctor. They can help you determine if you are getting enough molybdenum in your diet and whether you need to take steps to reduce your intake.

Here are some tips to help increase your molybdenum intake:

• Eat plenty of molybdenum-rich foods, such as legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables.
• Choose fortified cereals and breads when possible.

How Much Molybdenum Do You Need?

Below are the values of Molybdenum recommended by NIH based on life stage.

Can You Take Too Much Molybdenum?

Yes, you can take too much molybdenum. Molybdenum toxicity is rare, but it can occur in people who take high doses of molybdenum supplements or who are exposed to high levels of molybdenum in their environment.

The upper tolerable limit for molybdenum intake for adults is 2 milligrams per day. However, even lower levels of molybdenum can be toxic for people with certain medical conditions, such as Wilson’s disease.

Molybdenum in Microgreens by Variety

These values are based on 100 grams of microgreens. Much more than you would eat of any one variety per meal. Be sure to remember the purpose of this course and the values presented.

Calculate the %DV based on Your Serving Size

You can use the calculator below to estimate the %DV of Molybdenum based on your average serving size. If you weighed your microgreens in ounces, you can use the first row to calculate the weight in grams and then enter that value into the lower calculator.

For More Information on Molybdenum

Click here for more information on Molybdenum from the National Institute of Health.