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MOLYBDENUM

Molybdenum has long been known to play a central role in soil and oceanic chemistry, but research as a dietary necessity is relatively new.  Molybdenum is a “whole body nutrient.” (Zhongxiang, China study on rice consumption from Molybdenum-rich soils and groundwater)   It is an essential metal mineral in all living things from bacteria, to plants and humans.  Its requirement is smaller than many other nutrients profiled in this book.  However, particular reactions and metabolisms in our body need it to function properly.  Molybdenum does not act alone but is found attached to certain proteins by larger organic molecules.  These molybdenum enzymes are very complex and “expensive” for our cells to make.  The importance of a daily intake of natural, safe molybdenum through ideal foods gives a needed boost to the body's cells responsible for optimizing different molybdenum’s functions.  The body does not require high amounts of this mineral.  Usually between 45 micrograms (mcg), to 75mcg daily is enough.  You will find your best natural sources in most Legumes.  Molybdenum, in concert with dietary sulfur, combines to have a very important role in the detoxifying of the liver.  So, don’t go and overshoot the Molybdenum mark!  Just eat the right foods and get the tiny but vital amount you need from safe, homegrown veggies!  Achieve the recommended DRI in 1 cup of anything on the list below.  Grow these:

Lentils! 330% of DRI

Dried Peas 327% of DRI

Lima Beans 313% of DRI

Kidney Beans 295% of DRI

Honorable mention:  Oats!  (Non-GMO) 64% of DRI

Bottom Line- Happy liver.  Happy, nervous system and metabolism, good Antioxidant and longevity!