MOLYBDENUM

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1.	Therapeutic Uses of Molybdenum		Molybdenum has been shown to reduce the solubility of teeth in acid and also to reduce the acid output by the salivary glands. Molybdenum increases the absorption of fluoride from the stomach. A compound of molybdenum has been used to treat Wilson's disease, a congenital inability to excrete copper resulting in its accumulation. CONTAINS REFERENCES
2.	Molybdenum of Physicians Desk Reference		Molybdenum is a mineral that is used as a supplement for sulfite sensitivity, cancer prevention, asthma, cavity prevention, allergies, and Wilson's disease. Large amounts of Molybdenum increase the loss of copper from the body. Molybdenum has been shown to make fluoride more effective in treating dental caries (cavities). Large amounts of Molybdenum may produce gout-like symptoms because of increased uric acid production. CONTAINS REFERENCES
3.	Molybdenum: The Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center		A Molybdenum is an essential trace element for virtually all life forms. In humans, molybdenum is known to function as a cofactor for three enzymes. Sulfite oxidase catalyzes the transformation of sulfite to sulfate, a reaction that is necessary for the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids (methionine and cysteine). Xanthine oxidase catalyzes the breakdown of nucleotides (precursors to DNA and RNA) to form uric acid, which contributes to the plasma antioxidant capacity of the blood. Aldehyde oxidase and xanthine oxidase catalyze hydroxylation reactions that involve a number of different molecules with similar chemical structures. Xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase also play a role in the metabolism of drugs and toxins. CONTAINS REFERENCES
4.	Molybdenum Overview		Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral. The highest concentrations are in the liver, kidneys, bone and skin. Molybdenum is a component of certain enzymes, which perform many vital functions including the production of uric acid, a nitrogen waste product of protein metabolism; carbohydrate metabolism; iron utilization; and alcohol and sulfite detoxification. Molybdenum has been used to treat copper toxicity in cases such as Wilson's disease where levels are too high. Molybdenum competes with copper at absorption sites, and amounts of 500 mcg per day have been found to cause significant losses of copper.
5.	Molybdenum Cellular Nutrition		Vanadium and molybdenum share left / right-sided cell receptors. Molybdenum (being a copper antagonist) may be helpful for certain arthritic disorders linked with excess copper intake.. as a result of lowering copper levels. Molybdenum has anticarcinogenic (anti-cancer) properties in regard to breast cancer in animal models, and esophageal cancer and stomach cancer in humans, which may be due to the copper-inhibiting effect of molybdenum, or possibly by molybdenum protecting the body from nitrosamine formation as a result of consuming foods (meats or vegetables) high in nitrates or nitrites.
6.	Molybdenum Scientific Paper Abstracts		Epidemiologic and experimental findings have implicated molybdenum deficiency as a factor in the occurrence of esophageal cancer. In another study, results indicate that supplemental molybdenum in drinking water inhibited mammary carcinogenesis. SCIENTIFIC STUDIES
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MOLYBDENUM HAS NOT BEEN EVALUATED OR APPROVED BY THE FDA FOR
+ ALLERGIES		+ ASTHMA		+ CANCER
+ DENTAL CARIES		+ WILSONS DISEASE

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