Molybdenum Benefits

Molybdenum benefits are not so well known. Who can even pronounce it? OK – if you can, how about 5 times quickly?

But molybdenum in the body in adequate amounts is a good goal for everyone.

Some molybdenum information:

• Trace mineral

• detoxifies substances, especially alcohol, sulfites and copper Encyl Nat Healing

• important in production of uric acid Encyl Nat Healing

• deficiency linked to throat cancer and tooth decay Encyl Nat Healing

• helps metabolize fats and carbs



RDA

• Adults 45 mcg/day

• Teens 43 mcg/day

• Children 1-4 years 17 mcg/day; 4+ years 22 mcg/day

Dosage by Molybdenum Supplements

• Adults 50 mcg/day

• Teens 45 mcg/day

• Children as Amino Acid Chelate: 1-4 years 12.5 mcg; 4+ years 25 mcg/day



Toxicity

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