Molybdenum

• ​​​​helps the body break down proteins
• ​supports proper sulfur metabolism
  
• plays a key role in detoxification
  
• ​helps break down and remove toxins from the body
  
• ​supports nervous system function
• ​​​helps reduce chronic inflammation
  
• ​aids in slowing down the growth of cancerous tumors
  

• almonds
• ​barley
  
• ​black beans
  
• ​carrots
  
• cauliflower
  
• celery
  
• ​cucumber
  
• dairy products
• dark leafy greens
  
• eggs
  
• fennel
  
• garlic
  
• garbanzo beans
  
• green peas
• kidney beans
  
• lentils
  
• ​lima beans
  
• oats​
  
• ​pinto beans
  
• ​potato
• red bell pepper
• ​romaine lettuce
• sesame seeds
  
• ​spinach
• split peas
  
• ​soybeans
• tomato
• walnuts
  
• ​wheat germ​
• yogurt
  

​The molybdenum content of foods ​solely depends on the ​content of the soil in which the food was grown, which can vary considerably.​

The need for molybdenum increases with high intakes of protein, especially animal protein. Consequently, a diet high in meat ​and low in foods rich in molybdenum is likely to lead to a lower molybdenum status. ​