Molybdenum 250 Mcg

Molybdenum is a metallic element that plays an important role in the activation of certain enzymes in the human body. It acts as a cofactor‚ meaning that it’s a substance that needs to bind to an enzyme in order for that enzyme to function. The enzyme activity molybdenum promotes includes those enzymes involved in detoxification and metabolism processes.

Molybdenum is considered an essential trace element‚ meaning that your body must have access to it in order to survive. When your body is deficient in molybdenum‚ it can result in many health complications. Molybdenum deficiency has been associated with increased rates of esophageal cancer. Areas with low molybdenum levels in the soil have been found to have cancer rates up to 16 times higher than the rates in areas with sufficient soil molybdenum levels. Molybdenum cofactor deficiency disease is another disease‚ which can result from the body’s inability to use adequate levels of molybdenum. It can lead to the build-up of toxic levels of sulphite in the body‚ which can lead to neurological damage.