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Milk is an excellent source of molybdenum.
Did you know that increasing your daily intake of molybdenum to 500 mcg can alleviate many common joint ailments, reduce asthmatic attacks, and help control Wilson's disease?
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Molybdenum
Also known as : (nothing else)

USRDA : Men .3 mg, Women .15 mg

Sources: Molybdenum can be found in the following foods:

  • beans (1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained - 215 calories) (Three Bean Salad)
  • bread (1 slice regular pumpernickel bread - 65 calories)
  • cereals (1 cup Total Raisin Bran - 170 calories)
  • milk (1 cup 2% milk - 138 calories)

Functions: Molybdenum is necessary for:

  • healthy metabolism
  • cell purification
  • proper iron absorption and storage
  • reduces the risk of gastrointestinal cancer
  • reduces seizures in infants
  • prevents tooth decay

Deficiencies : Molybdenum deficiency (not enough) can result in:

  • unknown

Overdose : Molybdenum overdose (too much) can result in:

  • joint pain


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