Molybdenum Part 2
When a deficiency in molybdenum occurs, there are three essential enzymes missing in the body. This causes the body to lose its ability to get rid of the proper levels of uric acid.
There is also an abnormal excretion of sulphuric metabolites and there may be too much excretion of hypoxathine and xanthine from the body. When there are not enough sulphur metabolites in the body, this can actually be lethal. If you have an excess of copper, tungsten and sulphites in the body this can deplete the body`s store of molybdenum.
Too much heat and moisture can also cause a change in this mineral in the body. Some of the symptoms associated with a deficiency of this essential mineral include acne, asthma, athlete`s foot, bladder infections, e-coli, eczema, liver damage, infection of the prostrate gland, and weight gain.
Higher than normal levels of molybdenum in the body can lead to toxicity. When this occurs, some of the symptoms that develop can include gout, diarrhea, and anaemia. It is highly unlikely that you can develop this toxicity from ingesting too much of the mineral in your food.
When you do have too much of it in your system, it interferes with the body`s absorption of copper leading to a copper deficiency. The body absorbs the mineral through the digestive system and excess levels are normally excreted through the urine.
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