Back in the late 1960's, the Navy Dental Research Institute conducted a study on three farming communities that seemed to be resistant to cavities. They tested the tap water in those regions and found the water to contain high levels of lithium, boron, strontium, molybdenum, titanium and vanadium. To check to see if those minerals present were in other regions where cavity rates were high, they took water samples from those areas as well and tested the mineral levels. They found that the areas with the highest amount of cavities had low levels of those minerals found in the areas with practically no cavities. To try to isolate which minerals would be the most responsible for cavity resistance, they took another water sample from yet another region where cavity rates were low and found the water there to be high in 2 elements in particular, Moly B and strontium. They found the levels of those minerals to be as much as 250 times higher in the cavity free zone than in areas with the most cavities-proving that at least Moly B plays a role in resistance to tooth decay. Newer studies have found that even though it is an ultra trace element, it is essentially vital to us. We get it mainly from our food supply but since Moly B is very deficient in the soil and in the earth's crust, it would seem that a Moly B deficiency is likely to be in most of us.
The human body contains roughly 9 mg of Moly B. It is found mainly in the tooth enamel, the liver, kidneys, bones, skin and adrenal glands. It is essential for several enzyme functions, some of which are xanthine oxidase-which is responsible for how our bodies metabolize uric acid, which is the end product of protein metabolism. Uric acid is also essential for our optimal functioning but an excess of it can cause gout (more common in men than in women) and other acid conditions.
One more important function of Moly B is in regards to the enzyme nitrate reductase. Nitrate reductase reduces the amount of nitrosamines in the body (these are carcinogenic substances used in hot dogs, lunch meats, etc. mostly as a preservative), especially in the colon. This ties in to an interesting study done by the Chinese in regards to esophageal cancer. In the Hunan Province of Chine they have had the highest rates of esophageal cancer than anywhere else in the world. This dates back for generations. They tested the diets of people in those areas and found them to be severely lacking in Moly B. They also tested the soil in that region and found the same result. As such, the Chinese decided to supplement the soil in that area with Moly B. Strangely enough, the esophageal cancer went away after that so they know now it was directly linked to a nutritional deficiency in Moly B.
Moly B is easily destroyed in foods by milling and refining processes. Usually the unprocessed foods are a rich source of this mineral. These would include lima beans, whole grains, sunflower seeds, lentils, fruits, shellfish, green beans, potatoes, spinach and more. It is also found in high amounts in ragweed (everyone's favorite plant we know), vetch, poplar leaves, peach tree clippings, cornstalks, hickory leaves and horsetail (also known as shave grass). If you are considering a supplement for the soil in your area you might want to try composting some of those particular items and adding them back to the earth (or buy an agricultural sized container of Moly B and spray that on your soil).
There is somewhat of an antagonistic relationship between copper and Moly B. They fight for the same receptor sites in the body so if supplementing with one, make sure you add the other at separate time so you can get them both in your system.
An excess of Moly B can lead to slow growth, anemia, weight loss, diarrhea, gout and arthritic issues. One the opposite end of the coin, a deficiency in this mineral can lead to anorexia, vision problems, weight loss, rapid heart rate and breathing, depression of consciousness, esophageal and stomach cancers and a decreased life span, not to mention of host of other issues. The ODA (Optimum Daily Allowance) for Moly B is 150-500 mcg in adults and 50-300 mcg in children. There RDA for Molybdenum. is between 17-43 mcg per day for children up to 18 years of age and 45 mcg per day for men and women. (Far lower than optimal).
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