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Molybdenum

July 8th, 2005

Molybdenum is a cofactor of aldehyde oxidases which are involved in purine and pyrimidine detoxification. Xanthine oxidase is responsible for metabolism of uric acid. Molybdenum may also have a role in stabilizing the unoccupied glucocorticoid receptor.

Deficiencies

No cases of human molybdenum Deficiency have been reported.

Toxicity

No cases of human molybdenum Toxicity have been reported.

The upper limit of safety for molybdenum established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine is approximately 2,000 mcg daily for adults.

Dietary Sources

Milk, dried beans, peas, nuts and seeds, eggs, liver tomatoes, carrots and meats are good sources of molybdenum.

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