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Molybdenum

Uses

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

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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:

Used for Why
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Asthma
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The trace mineral molybdenum helps the body detoxify sulfites, which can trigger asthma attacks.

In some people with asthma, symptoms can be triggered by ingestion of food additives known as sulfites. Pretreatment with a large amount of vitamin B12 (1,500 mcg orally) reduced the asthmatic reaction to sulfites in children with sulfite sensitivity in one preliminary trial. The trace mineral also helps the body detoxify sulfites. While some doctors use molybdenum to treat selected patients with asthma, there is little published research on this treatment, and it is not known what an appropriate level of molybdenum supplementation would be. A typical American diet contains about 200 to 500 mcg per day, and preliminary short-term trials have used supplemental amounts of 500 mcg per day. People who suspect sulfite-sensitive asthma should consult with a physician before taking molybdenum.

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