Nutrient Information: Molybdenum, Mo

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Nutrient Key Information
Nutrient Name:	Molybdenum, Mo
Nutrient Category:	Minerals
Measuring Unit:	µg
Nutrient Summary:	Body uses molybdenum to process proteins and genetic material like DNA.
Nutrient Function:	• Molybdenum functions as a cofactor for several enzymes which are involved in metabolizing sulfur-containing amino acids and heterocyclic compounds (such as purines and pyrimidines in DNA ). • Your body uses molybdenum to process proteins and genetic material like DNA. • Help to break down toxic substances and prevent the buildup of harmful sulfites in the body. • Molybdenum is stored in the liver, kidney, adrenal glands, and bone.

Food Sources

• Beans: such as brown beans, Carioca beans, black beans
• Whole grains: such as whole wheat flour, brown rice
• Nuts: such as almonds, walnuts

Sample Foods High in: Molybdenum, Mo View Additional Food Sources
	Food Description	Nutrient Amount¹	Daily Value%²
	Flour, whole wheat, unenriched Category: Cereal Grains and Pasta Similar foods: wheat flour	58.5 µg	130.00%
	Beans, Dry, Brown (0% moisture) Category: Legumes and Legume Products Similar foods: brown bean	1,150 µg	2,555.56%
	Beans, Dry, Carioca (0% moisture) Category: Legumes and Legume Products Similar foods: carioca bean	962 µg	2,137.78%
	Beans, Dry, Black (0% moisture) Category: Legumes and Legume Products Similar foods: black bean	920 µg	2,044.44%
	Soy milk, unsweetened, plain, shelf stable Category: Legumes and Legume Products Similar foods: soy milk	58.38 µg	129.73%
	Flour, rice, brown Category: Cereal Grains and Pasta Similar foods: rice flour	56.2 µg	124.89%

¹ Nutrient amount is in 100 gram food
² Use FDA 2000 calorie diet as Daily Value reference

Additional Nutrient Information
Nutrient Summary	Body uses molybdenum to process proteins and genetic material like DNA.
Deficiency Health Effects	Molybdenum deficiency has not been observed in healthy people. A rare, usually fatal, genetic metabolic defect called molybdenum cofactor deficiency is resulted from the deficiency of molybdoenzymes.
Effects if Above Upper Limit	Currently there is no data shown any association between excess molybdenum intake from food and beverages and adverse health outcomes for healthy people. Maybe it is because the excessive molybdenum is rapidly excreted in urine. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is based on impaired reproduction and growth in animals fed with high levels of molybdenum.
External References	Learn more at: • The National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicine publication: Dietary Reference Intakes • NIH (National Institutes of Health) article: Molybdenum • NIH (National Institutes of Health) article: Molybdenum for Health Professionals

Daily Value Age Group	Recommended Daily Values	Daily Value Upper Limits
Toddler 1 to 3 years old:	17 µg	300 µg
Child 4 to 8 years old:	22 µg	600 µg
Male 9 to 13 years old:	34 µg	1,100 µg
Male 14 to 18 years old:	43 µg	1,700 µg
Male 19 to 30 years old:	45 µg	2,000 µg
Male 31 to 50 years old:	45 µg	2,000 µg
Male 51 to 70 years old:	45 µg	2,000 µg
Male Senior 71 or older:	45 µg	2,000 µg
Female 9 to 13 years old:	34 µg	1,100 µg
Female 14 to 18 years old:	43 µg	1,700 µg
Female 19 to 30 years old:	45 µg	2,000 µg
Female 31 to 50 years old:	45 µg	2,000 µg
Female 51 to 70 years old:	45 µg	2,000 µg
Female Senior 71 or older:	45 µg	2,000 µg
Female Pregnancy (>18):	50 µg	2,000 µg
Female Lactation (>18):	50 µg	2,000 µg
FDA (Based on 2000 calorie daily diet):	45 µg

	The nutrient Dietary Reference Intakes and nutrition facts is from Institute of Medicine of National Academies 2006. Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11537
	Nutrition facts knowledge are based on U.S. FOOD & DRUG Administration Nutrition Education Resources & Materials. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/
	Nutrition facts knowledge are based on National Institutes of Health Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all
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