MOLYBDENUM

Molybdenum is a mineral that must be obtained in the diet and is required in trace amounts and acts as an enzyme cofactor. Deficiency does not occur outside of artificial settings, such as prolonged TPN. Side effects are rare at usual doses used in supplementation.

Molybdenum in EnergyNeeds®

Molybdenum is added in order to provide a wide basis of nutrition. Diets in children with autism are often deficient in essential nutrients. Side effects are unexpected.

What Is It?

Molybdenum is a mineral that must be obtained in the diet and is required in trace amounts.

What Does It Do?

Molybdenum is a cofactor in a few enzymes, including one in sulfite/sulfur amino acid metabolism and one in detoxification.

What Does Deficiency Appear As?

Only trace amounts of molybdenum are required, and deficiency does not occur outside of artificial settings, such as prolonged total parenteral nutrition (TPN).

What About Its Use in Disease?

Molybdenum is rarely used as a solo dietary supplement, but is generally combined with other minerals.

What Are the Common and/or Important Side Effects?

Side effects are rare at usual doses used in supplementation.

Is There Any Laboratory Testing?

Laboratory testing can reveal the presence of a deficiency of this nutrient.