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Molybdenum
Molybdenum
Low concern
Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral. Adequate dietary intake is easily met from foods such as legumes, grains, and nuts.
Found in
80 products
What it is
Trace mineral essential for several enzymes (e.g., sulfite oxidase, xanthine oxidase).
Nutrient fortificant; trace element.
Why it's flagged
- high-dose supplementation may cause gout-like symptoms
What regulators actually say
"The RDA for molybdenum is 45 µg/day for adults; the UL is 2,000 µg/day."
"EFSA established a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for molybdenum of 0.6 mg/day in adults."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as nutrient (sodium molybdate, ammonium molybdate)
European Union — EFSA
Recognized essential trace element; UL 0.6 mg/day adults
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