Condition
Molybdenum Deficiency
Molybdenum deficiency is a rare condition where the body lacks the trace mineral molybdenum, which enzymes need to break down sulfur-containing amino acids. Molybdenum supplements are the option studied, and in a large group of 250 people, the evidence is strong that blood molybdenum levels went up. That result is about blood levels, though, so it says little about how people felt or whether symptoms changed.
- Updated
- How we grade
- 10 studies cited
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 3
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Molybdenum Levels Large Increase | Improves (the measure goes up) | Large effect | 250 people | |||
| Sulfite Levels Large Decrease | Improves (the measure goes down) | Large effect | 150 people | |||
| Neurological Symptoms Moderate Decrease | Improves (the measure goes down) | Moderate effect | 80 people |
Key findings
- Serum Molybdenum LevelsImproves (the measure goes up)
- Sulfite LevelsImproves (the measure goes down)
- Neurological SymptomsImproves (the measure goes down)
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