Condition
Esophageal Health
The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquid from the throat to the stomach, and its lining can be irritated or damaged by things like stomach acid moving upward. Molybdenum is the supplement with research so far, and the evidence is limited: esophageal cancer risk went down in research involving about 2,000 people. That work was small, so it points to a possible link rather than a clear answer.
- Updated
- How we grade
- 10 studies cited
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 1
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esophageal Cancer Risk Small Decrease | Improves (the measure goes down) | Small effect | 2,000 people |
Key findings
- Esophageal Cancer RiskImproves (the measure goes down)
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Studies cited
10 studies from PubMed
- Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency: Clinical Presentations and Management
- Molybdenum and Sulfite Metabolism: Biochemistry and Clinical Relevance
- Molybdenum-Containing Enzymes in Human Metabolism
- Role of Molybdenum in Xanthine Oxidase Function
- Upper Tolerable Limits of Molybdenum: Safety Considerations
- Molybdenum in Human Health: A Review of Essential Functions
- Dietary Molybdenum Intake: Sources and Recommendations
- Molybdenum Status Assessment: Biomarkers and Methods
- Molybdenum: Dietary Requirements and Deficiency
- Molybdenum Toxicity and Deficiency: A Review of Clinical Cases