FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 MOLYBDENUM 200 to 500 mcg a day Deficiencies related to anemia, premature aging, esophageal and stomach cancer, and sulfite sensitivity. Creates enzymes to detoxify sulfites and produce antioxidants. Required for tooth enamel. Excess molybdenum, 10 to 15 mg/day can increase production of uric acid, causing gout. (27) Uric acid neutralizes peroxynitrite generated by the immune system to fight bacteria and viruses. Uric acid deficiency has been linked to multiple sclerosis in animals. A study of 20 million Medicare and Medicaid records, found no overlap between MS and gout. Lower amounts of uric acid were found in patients with MS than in other types of neurological diseases: (Science News:1-31-98.) It might behoove those with MS or other autoimmune diseases to give molybdenum a try along with the gamma tocopherol form of vitamin E. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
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FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 MOLYBDENUM 200 to 500 mcg a day Deficiencies related to anemia, premature aging, esophageal and stomach cancer, and sulfite sensitivity. Creates enzymes to detoxify sulfites and produce antioxidants. Required for tooth enamel. Excess molybdenum, 10 to 15 mg/day can increase production of uric acid, causing gout. (27) Uric acid neutralizes peroxynitrite generated by the immune system to fight bacteria and viruses. Uric acid deficiency has been linked to multiple sclerosis in animals. A study of 20 million Medicare and Medicaid records, found no overlap between MS and gout. Lower amounts of uric acid were found in patients with MS than in other types of neurological diseases: (Science News:1-31-98.) It might behoove those with MS or other autoimmune diseases to give molybdenum a try along with the gamma tocopherol form of vitamin E. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
