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Minerals
Molybdenum Yeast
Molybdenum yeast is a form of the essential trace mineral molybdenum, biofortified into yeast cells to enhance absorption. In the body, molybdenum acts as a cofactor for several enzymes essential for the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids and certain drugs and toxins.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Mar 24, 2025
Health score+1.0
-5Good5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 2000 mcg
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential toxicity at high doses, may interact with copper metabolism if consumed in excess, rare hypersensitivity
Benefits
Supports sulfur amino acid metabolism, essential trace mineral, cofactor for detoxification enzymes