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Molybdenum Health Topic
Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral and an antioxidant. Molybdenum functions as a cofactor for enzymes involved in the breakdown of sulfites, metabolism of amino acids, metabolism of drugs and toxins, and the formation of uric acid. Because molybdenum is a copper antagonist that reduces copper levels in the body, molybdenum compounds have been used to treat Wilson's disease, which is characterized by excessive copper levels in the body. Molybdenum studies have shown that it reduces the solubility of teeth in acid, reduces the acid output of the salivary glands, and increases the absorption of fluoride from the stomach. In animal studies, molybdenum has shown anti-carcinogenic properties in esophageal and stomach cancers. Molybdenum is stored in the brain, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys, bones and skin.
Dietary Sources of Molybdenum:
Leafy greens, legumes, peas, beans, liver, kidney.
Dietary Sources of Molybdenum:
Leafy greens, legumes, peas, beans, liver, kidney.
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Therapeutic Uses of Molybdenum
Molybdenum has been shown to reduce the solubility of teeth in acid and also to reduce the acid output by the salivary glands. Molybdenum increases the absorption of fluoride from the stomach. A compound of molybdenum has been used to treat Wilson's disease, a congenital inability to excrete copper resulting in its accumulation.
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Molybdenum Overview
Molybdenum is a mineral that is used as a supplement for sulfite sensitivity, cancer prevention, asthma, cavity prevention, allergies, and Wilson's disease. Large amounts of Molybdenum increase the loss of copper from the body. Molybdenum has been shown to make fluoride more effective in treating dental caries (cavities). Large amounts of Molybdenum may produce gout-like symptoms because of increased uric acid production.
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Molybdenum: The Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center
A Molybdenum is an essential trace element for virtually all life forms. In humans, molybdenum is known to function as a cofactor for three enzymes. Sulfite oxidase catalyzes the transformation of sulfite to sulfate, a reaction that is necessary for the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids (methionine and cysteine). Xanthine oxidase catalyzes the breakdown of nucleotides (precursors to DNA and RNA) to form uric acid, which contributes to the plasma antioxidant capacity of the blood. Aldehyde oxidase and xanthine oxidase catalyze hydroxylation reactions that involve a number of different molecules with similar chemical structures. Xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase also play a role in the metabolism of drugs and toxins.
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Molybdenum Cellular Nutrition
Vanadium and molybdenum share left / right-sided cell receptors. Molybdenum (being a copper antagonist) may be helpful for certain arthritic disorders linked with excess copper intake.. as a result of lowering copper levels. Molybdenum has anticarcinogenic (anti-cancer) properties in regard to breast cancer in animal models, and esophageal cancer and stomach cancer in humans, which may be due to the copper-inhibiting effect of molybdenum, or possibly by molybdenum protecting the body from nitrosamine formation as a result of consuming foods (meats or vegetables) high in nitrates or nitrites.
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Molybdenum Scientific Paper Abstracts
Epidemiologic and experimental findings have implicated molybdenum deficiency as a factor in the occurrence of esophageal cancer. In another study, results indicate that supplemental molybdenum in drinking water inhibited mammary carcinogenesis.
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