Molybdenum Deficiency

Conditions associated with molybdenum deficiency include:

• Intolerance of sulphur containing foods and sulphites
• Fatigue
• Tachycardia
• Headaches
• Night blindness
• Increased incidence of oesophageal cancer

References:

1. Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamins A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2001. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK222310/
2. https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/publications/17122_nhmrc_nrv_update-dietary_intakes-web.pdf
3. World Health Organization. Trace elements in human nutrition and health. 1996. Available from: http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/micronutrients/9241561734/en/
4. Wada O. What are Trace Elements. JMAJ. 2004; 47(8): 351-358.

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