Molybdenum deficiency

Thought of documenting this separately as this came up in two case studies recently. I will do some further research about molybdenum as it is not something I have dealt with in the past.
As for testing clients, it is becoming increasingly popular as it is helping them and myself as their therapist to puzzle together the pieces.
I am so pleased to be helping with fact finding and getting my people on a journey to wellbeing.

Molybdenum deficiency is very rare, and occurs when the body is lacking or cannot break down the mineral molybdenum. This is a mineral that aides in the detoxification of the liver. It also functions as cofactor in many enzymes essential to human body function. The body's molybdenum requirements are relatively low when compared to the other minerals it needs, and molybdenum deficiency does not normally occur in natural settings.

Most cases of molybdenum deficiency occur in those who were born without the enzyme required to break down the mineral, resulting in very rare recessive metabolism disorders.

There has only been one well-documented case of acquired molybdenum deficiency. The patient developed rapid heart and respiratory rates, night blindness and eventually became comatose.

Molybdenum requirements are relatively low in humans. In addition, molybdenum can be easily obtained through a diet of beans, dark green leafy vegetables, and certain grains. In fact, lack of molybdenum has never been observed in a completely healthy patient. Those with the greatest risk of developing it are patients being fed intravenously.

For those who suffer from molybdenum deficiency, change in diet or taking molybdenum supplements can reverse the condition.