Molybdenum for Candida Overgrowth
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I have recently done some reading on the benefits of supplementing with Molybdenum when coping with candida overgrowth. Apparently, Molybdenum is a trace mineral that is needed by the body to produce several enzymes. Among these is the enzyme needed for neutralizing acetaldehyde, which is the toxin produced by both alcohol breakdown in the body and by yeast. It is believed that there is likely an accumulation of this toxin in those with yeast overgrowth. This accumulation accounts for many of the symptoms experienced by those with yeast overgrowth, including food and chemical sensitivities. Supplementing with Molybdenum is thought to restore the liver’s ability to deal with acetaldehyde which allows the affected tissues to be healed. Testimonials that I have read claim results (including increased sense of well being) in as little as three weeks.
Does anyone else have experience with this? Gonna add it into the regime and will keep you posted!
Thanks!
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There is NO NEED to supplement this TRACE mineral, its a trace mineral because it’s requirement and existence in our body is VERY low. This is not something that needs to be supplemented unless you suffer from a rare deficiency. If you eat a balance whole foods diet you will get PLENTY of this trace mineral in your diet. Pork, lamb and beef liver each have approximately 1.5 parts per million of molybdenum. Other significant dietary sources include green beans, eggs, sunflower seeds, wheat flour, lentils and cereal grain.
High levels of molybdenum can interfere with the body’s uptake of copper producing copper deficiency. Molybdenum prevents plasma proteins from binding to copper, and it also increases the amount of copper that is excreted in urine. You can develop symptoms including diarrhea, stunted growth, anemia (because copper is needed in the uptake of iron), and loss of hair pigment.
Please don’t just start taking a supplement because one study or one article tells you that its good for you. Consult a licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist, have current metabolic blood work done to look for deficiencies, and they adjust your diet before putting supplements in your body. Supplements are the leading cause of nutritional toxicity in this country.
FOOD SOURCES ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST WAY OF RECEIVING NUTRIENTS!!! (UNLESS A SEVERE DEFICIENCY EXISTS THAT NEEDS TEMPORARY SUPPLEMENTATION.)
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Definitely agree with getting what we need from food sources. Good reminder.
Erin, what was the source for the info that you mentioned? I would like to take a peek.
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Thanks so much for the feedback and the reminder to exert caution. It’s always good to be reminded that there can be dangers even when taking a natural supplement.
The website where I initially began reading about the Molybdenum and candida connection is:
http://www.modernherbalist.com/products/molybdenum.html
I googled the two and have found quite a bit more positive feedback. Perhaps long standing candida overgrowth depletes the body’s sources as more of this mineral is needed to neutralize the acetaldehyde?
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I also found this interesting article/study. It suggests that those suffering from candida overgrowth are usually too high in copper and low in iron (as these two are antagonists).
http://www.arthritistrust.org/Articles/Molybdenum%20for%20Candida%20albicans%20Patients.pdf
Hi Erin,
wow, I have never heard of this.. but now I want to try it out! Where did you get it?
Oh, I just picked up these ConcenTrace Trace Mineral Drops and I see that it is in there. I have noticed that when I am taking those drops regularly I crave less sugar.
Have you found it sold as a stand alone?
Thanks for the tip Erin