Molybdenum Icp/Ms Blood

You may not have heard of the trace mineral molybdenum, but it is essential to your health.

Though your body only needs tiny amounts, it's a key component of many vital functions. Without it, deadly sulfites and toxins would build up in your body.

Molybdenum is widely available in the diet, but supplements are still popular. As with many supplements, high doses can be problematic.

This article covers everything you need to know about this little-known mineral.

What Is Molybdenum? Molybdenum is an essential mineral in the body, just like iron and magnesium.

It is present in soil and transferred into your diet when you consume plants, as well as animals that feed on those plants.

There is very little data on the specific molybdenum content of certain foods, as it depends on the content of the soil.

Although amounts vary, the richest sources are usually beans, lentils, grains and organ meats, particularly liver and kidney. Poorer sources include other animal products, fruits and many vegetables.

Studies have shown that your body doesn't absorb it well from certain foods, particularly soy products. However, this is not considered a problem since other foods are so rich in it (2).

Since your body only needs it in trace amounts and it's abundant in many foods, molybdenum deficiency is rare. For this reason, people don't usually need supplements, unless for some specific medical reasons.

SUMMARY: Molybdenum is found in many foods, such as legumes, grains and organ meats. Your body only requires it in trace amounts, so deficiency is extremely rare.

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