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Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that help your body function properly and stay healthy. Most people can get enough by eating a balanced, varied diet. But some may need extra support from supplements.
What is Molybdenum?
Molybdenum helps make and activate some of the proteins involved in chemical reactions (enzymes) that help with repairing and making genetic material.
Good Sources
Molybdenum is found in a wide variety of foods. Foods that grow above ground tend to be higher in molybdenum than foods that grow below the ground, such as potatoes or carrots.
How Much You Need
You should be able to get all the molybdenum you need from your daily diet.
What Happens If You Take Too Much
There's some evidence to suggest taking molybdenum supplements might cause joint pain.
Official Advice
UK Department of Health and Social Care advice:
You should be able to get all the molybdenum you need by eating a varied and balanced diet. The molybdenum we get from food is not likely to be harmful.
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