Molybdenum+(Mo)

In it's natural state, moybdenum is found is found in different sulfur ores and lead. In the vegetable kingdom, it allows plants to assimilate atmospheric nitrogen. In men, it is essential for multiple enzymatic processes.

=Role of Molybdenum= -Catalyst and component of many metallo-enzymes and is also active in the liver: Aldehyde-oxidase, which is essential for the transformation of ethyl alcohol Sulphate-oxidase, which ensures the elimination of sulphates Xanthin-oxidase, which ensures the formation of uric acid (to be eliminated), hence it's role as a metabolic detoxifier. -Promotes the assimilation of iron and acts as an anti-anemic factor

=Pro-Compounds= Unknown

=Anti-Compounds= Copper

=Daily Requirements=
 * AGE || µg./Day ||
 * 1-3 years || 25-50 ||
 * 4-6 years || 30-75 ||
 * 7-10 years || 50-150 ||
 * Adult || 75-250 ||

=Deficiency= Unknown

=Excess= -Muscle Contractions -Slowed Growth -Gout Attacks

=Sources= CONTENT NOT WELL KNOWN -Legumes: Beans, lentils, dried beans, peas -Beef Liver -Cauliflower -Green Peas -Beer Yeast -Grains: Wheat Germ, Brown Rice, Barley, Buckwheat, Oats, Sorghum -Seafood -Beet Molasses -Sunflower Seeds

=Therapeutic Indications= -Dental Cavities -Sexual Impotence -Esophageal Tumors (prevention) -Slows Excessive Bone Growth during Puberty -Anti-anemic Adjuvant -Alcoholism -Hepatic Detoxification -Cancer Prevention -Sensitivity to Sulphites -Exposure to Toxic Substances

=Therapeutic Doses= Between 200-500µg.

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============================================================================ //Medical Nutrition// • -Readily absorbed (90%)

Function
• With iron, copper, and sulpher metabolism, Mb functions as a cofactor for oxidation- reduction reactions. (enzymes: xanthine oxidase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, sulfite oxidase) • Xanthine oxidase: • Sulfite oxidase: • Aldehyde dehydrogenase:

Treatment
• Asthma – with sulfite sensitivity • Rheumatism – muscle neuralgias • Hypouricemia • Wilson’s disease – High copper levels (take with Zn) • Dental caries prevention – Higher Mb is associated with less caries • Cancer prevention –esophageal cancer higher in areas of China low in Mb