Wizard of Vitamins

Molybdenum Vitamin

What is Molybdenum?

Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral needed for the proper function of certain enzyme-dependent processes, including the metabolism of iron.

Molybdenum in Diets

The amount of molybdenum in plant foods varies significantly and is dependent upon the mineral content of the soil. The best sources of this mineral are beans, dark green leafy vegetables, and grains. Hard tap water can also supply molybdenum to the diet. Molybdeum is also available as a supplement.

Molybdenum Medicinal Treatments

Asthma

Known Consequences of Molybdenum Deficiency

Although molybdenum is an essential mineral, no deficiencies have been reported in humans.

Molybdenum Recommended Dosages

No recommended dietary allowance (RDA) has been established for molybdenum. The estimated range recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board as safe and adequate is 75–250 mcg per day for adults.

Molybdenum Side Effects

Molybdenum is needed to convert purine to uric acid, and excessive intake could, in rare cases, increase uric acid levels and potentially trigger gout. Molybdenum interferes with the absorption of copper; long-term supplementation with molybdenum could, in theory, result in copper deficiency. Molybdenum has been reported to cause psychosis in a patient taking 300 to 800 mcg per day for 18 days. This report is as yet unsubstantiated by any other human or animal research. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with molybdenum.