What is Molybdenum?

• Molybdenum is one of the several most important minerals required for a human body to stay healthy. This mineral is generally not much known but it is necessary in a tiny amount that plays a key role as a component to perform vital function of the body. WIthout its availability, harmful and deadly toxins and suffities could build up inside the body. 

A human body requires molybdenum to operate proteins and genetic stuff like DNA. It is a trace element that functions as a cofactor for at least 4 enzymes namely:

• Aldehyde oxidase: works by breaking down aldehydes which could be toxic to a human body. Also helps the liver to break down several drugs and alcohol that are used in cancer therapy.
• Sulfite oxidase: works by converting sulfite to sulfate that prevents harmful build up of sulfites inside the body.
• Xanthine oxidase: works by converting Xanthine into uric acid that breaks down building blocks of DNA called nucleotides that are of no use.
• Mitochondrial amidoxime reducing component (mARC): It is thought to work by toxic byproducts caused by certain metabolism.

Benefits of Molybdenum in a human body

Although been an abundant mineral, there are number of vital health benefits possible due to role of Molybdenum in it such as:

• useful to process proteins
• processes DNA and other genetic materials
• removes toxins from the body
• works as a cofactor for several vital enzymes
• helps in energy production
• protects cells
• antioxidants properties

Natural Sources of Molybdenum

Molybdenum is a kind of mineral that is widely available in a number of food categories such as dairy products, meat, leafy vegetables, grains, nuts, fruits, etc. such as

• milk
• cheese
• black eyed peas
• rice
• nuts
• lima beans
• beef
• chicken
• eggs
• yogurt
• potatoes
• banana
• whole grains
• beef liver
• peanuts
• legumes
• soybeans and soy milk
• cauliflower
• spinach
• tomatoes

REFERENCES:

• https://www.eufic.org/en/vitamins-and-minerals/article/molybdenum-foods-functions-how-much-do-you-need-more
• https://magicofmom.com/molybdenum/
• https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Molybdenum-Consumer/
• https://www.eufic.org/en/vitamins-and-minerals/article/molybdenum-foods-functions-how-much-do-you-need-more
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK222301/#:~:text=The%20Recommended%20Dietary%20Allowance%20(RDA,reproduction%20and%20growth%20in%20animals.

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