Molybdenum
Benefits of Molybdenum
- Amino acid metabolism
- Form: Ammonium Molybdate
- Food source: Legumes such as beans, lentils and peas, wholegrains and nuts.
What is Molybdenum?
You may not have heard of it, but molybdenum is an essential nutrient, meaning that our bodies don't produce it but still need it. Molybdenum is needed by several enzymes in the body, helping them carry out a range of functions.
What does Molybdenum do?
Molybdenum contributes to normal sulphur amino acid metabolism. One of the enzymes it helps to activate is sulfite oxidase, which turns sulphite into sulphate. This is the last step in breaking down sulphur-containing amino acids from the protein we eat. Two other molybdenum enzymes, aldehyde oxidase and xanthine oxidoreductase, help the body process a range of compounds, including some medicines.
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