Molybdenum Benefits
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Molybdenum's benefits include:
- Molybdenum eliminates uric acid
Molybdenum is also an integral part of the enzymes xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase, both of which are involved in the production of genetic material and proteins in the body (DNA and RNA). Xanthine oxidase also helps the body to produce and eliminate uric acid, an important waste product. Uric acid is produced when proteins are metabolised and high uric acid levels are found in people with gout. - Molybdenum helps the body use nitrogen
Molybdenum assists with the usage of nitrogen in the body, in particular by helping to remove nitrogen waste from the body through the formation of uric acid. Nitrogen levels can become higher when the body is undergoing a high amount of physical activity and it is released by the muscles (through their metabolic activity), but it needs to be removed as it can have toxic effects on the body.
Molybdenum is needed by the cells to enable them to function properly, by producing healthy DNA and RNA
- Molybdenum is required for energy metabolism
Molybdenum, through its function in a number of enzyme processes (via sulphite oxidase, xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase), is involved in the metabolism of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), iron, and also food into energy. - Molybdenum is needed for normal cell function
Molybdenum is needed by the cells to enable them to function properly, by producing healthy DNA and RNA (through the enzyme processes), thus ensuring the cells are healthy. - Molybdenum has anti-carcinogenic properties
Molybdenum has anti-carcinogenic properties because it helps the body by stopping nitrosamines from causing damage to the cells and causing cancer. Nitrosamines are produced from nitrites and secondary amines, which often occur in the form of proteins.