Hormones & Metabolism
Molybdenum
Mo — Element #42
An essential trace mineral the body uses to power four enzymes that handle sulfur metabolism, purine breakdown, and detoxification of certain compounds. Deficiency is essentially unheard of in healthy...
Helps with
- Cofactor For Four Enzymes That Process Sulfur Compounds, Purines, And Certain Dietary Toxins
- Required For The Body To Convert Sulfite (A Common Food Preservative) Into Harmless Sulfate
- Found Widely In Legumes, Whole Grains, Nuts, And Leafy Greens
- Most People Meet Needs Easily Through Normal Eating — Rarely Needed As A Standalone Supplement
Note Very high doses (10-15 mg/day) can cause gout-like symptoms by raising uric acid Note Excess can interfere with copper absorption — long-term high doses cause copper deficiency