Molybdenum Aspartate
Molybdenum aspartate is a dietary supplement that contains molybdenum, an essential trace mineral that the body uses to break down macronutrients, carry out vital enzyme-related processes, metabolize iron, and prevent the accumulation of harmful substances.
Here are some benefits of molybdenum aspartate:
- Prevents molybdenum deficiency: Molybdenum deficiency is rare, but it can cause rapid heart and respiratory rates, headaches, and night blindness. Supplementing with molybdenum aspartate can help prevent this deficiency.
- May improve symptoms of ADHD: A study found that children with ADHD who were treated with micronutrients, including molybdenum aspartate, experienced clinically significant symptom reduction.
- May improve training adaptations: A study found that supplementing with a commercial supplement containing zinc magnesium aspartate (ZMA), which includes molybdenum aspartate, during training improved training adaptations and markers of anabolism and catabolism.
The recommended dosage for molybdenum aspartate varies depending on age and gender. For adults, the upper limit of molybdenum is 2 mg/day. Here are the recommended dosages for different age groups:
- Women 14 to 18 years: 1.7 mg/day
- Women 19 and older: 2 mg/day
- Children 1 to 3 years: 0.3 mg/day
- Children 4 to 8 years: 0.6 mg/day
- Children 9 to 13 years: 1.1 mg/day
- Adolescents: 1.7 mg/day
Molybdenum aspartate is generally safe when taken in recommended dosages. However, high doses of molybdenum are possibly unsafe and can cause negative effects. Mild and transitory side effects may occur, but no safety issues have been identified through blood analyses.
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