Molybdenum


Molybdenum is part of several enzymes. These enzymes are involved in the breakdown and buildup of proteins in our body.

Where is it in?
Molybdenum occurs mainly in legumes, grains and nuts. Other good sources of molybdenum are organ meat, milk and eggs. The concentration of molybdenum in plant food depends on the amount of molybdenum in the soil in which the food grow.

On the page ' where's the? "more information about the sources of molybdenum and the contribution of these sources to the recommended daily allowance.

How much do I need?
In Netherlands and the EU is not a recommended daily allowance for molybdenum.

An overview of the molybdenum need in the different stages of life can be found at ' how much do I need? '.

What factors influence the inclusion of molybdenum?
About the availability of molybdenum from different foods is little known. Possible would molybdenum from soy products less well.

What is safe?
Adverse effects of an excess of molybdenum in humans are to date not found. Therefore, the maximum safe dose determined on the basis of research in rats. The maximum safe dose for molybdenum is 600 micrograms per day. At the safe dose is an average value, with a wide margin is taken. This means that one-time or short-term non-compliance with the maximum safe dose no direct danger.

What are the consequences of an excess of molybdenum?
Adverse effects of an excess of molybdenum in humans are to date not found.

What are the consequences of a lack of molybdenum?
Adverse effects of a deficiency of molybdenum in humans are to date not found.

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