Minerals - Molybdenum - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Molybdenum is useful in the prevention of anemia, cavities and other mouth and gum disorders, and impotence in older males. It may also help prevent cancer, especially where molybdenum soil concentrations are low, such as in China.

This element is also useful for the treatment of Wilson's disease, a hereditary disorder in which the body stores a large amount of copper. The liver cannot excrete the excess copper properly, and the accumulation of it causes liver and brain damage. Molybdenum can also prevent sulfite sensitivities. Sulfites are a type of preservative used to prevent food spoilage and are often found in beer, wine, and dried fruit.