Molybdenum

DRI (RDA or AI for Adults)

45 mcg. Pregnancy/Lactation: 50 mcg.

Adult Maintenance - Therapeutic Range

100 - 1,000 mcg

Major Sources (100 mcg to 10 mcg per serving)

Navy beans, black-eyed peas, lentils, split peas, lima beans, kidney beans, black beans, almonds, peanuts, chestnuts, macadamia nuts, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, lowfat yogurt, coconut, egg, turkey liver.

Non-Therapeutic Importance

Part of the enzymes, xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase; possibly helps reduce incidence of dental caries; role in metabolism of purines and pyrimidines, and oxidation of sulfite.

Deficiency Symptoms

Unknown

Increased Risk for Deficiency

Unknown

Possible Therapeutic Applications

CONSULT WITH A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FIRST: Molybdenum assists the body in detoxifying sulfites by converting them to nonirritating sulfates. (Some people with asthma react to sulfite food additives.) Supplementation may prevent, correct deficiencies caused by, or be helpful with, the following conditions:

Allergies (allergic rhinitis, hay fever) - food
Asthma
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis