Molybdenum
Molybdenum
Functions of Molybdenum in the body
Molybdenum
deficiency
Symptoms
of Molybdenum deficiency
Association
with other minerals and vitamins
Factors
which reduce Molybdenum absorption
Factors which increase Molybdenum excretion
Normal amounts of Molybdenum in the diet
| Age |
mg/day |
| Children (0-10 years) |
350-550 |
| 11yrs+ (inc adults) |
800-1,000 |
| Lactation |
1,250 |
Sources of dietary Molybdenum
| Source |
mg/100g |
Source |
mg/100g |
| Kelp |
1,093 |
Broccoli |
103 |
| Cheddar cheese |
750 |
Milk (whole) |
103 |
| Sesame seeds |
700 |
Cottage cheese |
94 |
| Sardines |
550 |
Canned Salmon |
87 |
| Bean curd |
506 |
Cooked soybeans |
73 |
| Molasses |
450 |
Wheat germ |
72 |
| Figs (dried) |
280 |
Dried
apricots |
67 |
| Kale |
249 |
Roasted peanuts |
61 |
| Almonds |
234 |
Cabbage |
57 |
| Parsley |
203 |
Wholewheat bread |
54 |
| Yoghurt |
200 |
Eggs |
52 |
| Shrimp |
125 |
Pumpkin seeds |
51 |
| Sunflower seeds |
120 |
Carrot |
37 |
| Raw buckwheat |
114 |
Sweet potato |
32 |
| Olives |
106 |
Brown rice |
32 |
Molybdenum supplements
People requiring additional Molybdenum.
Which
form of Molybdenum to take?
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