Molybdenum Sources

Food sources

The Total Diet Study, an annual survey of the mineral content of representative diets of Americans, indicates that the dietary intake of molybdenum averages 76 mcg/day for women and 109 mcg/day for men. Thus, usual molybdenum intakes are well above the RDA for molybdenum. Legumes, such as beans, lentils, and peas, are the richest sources of molybdenum. Grain products and nuts are considered good sources, while animal products, fruits, and many vegetables are generally low in molybdenum. Because the molybdenum content of plants depends on the soil molybdenum content and environmental conditions, the molybdenum content of foods can vary considerably.

Supplements

Molybdenum in nutritional supplements is generally in the form of sodium molybdate or ammonium molybdate.

See also:

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