Cofactor for several enzymes, including sulfite and purine metabolism.
Switzerland age 18–65: 65 µg/day.
Legumes, grains, nuts and organ meats; content depends on soil.
Virtually unknown with a normal diet; described with a very rare genetic disorder or special artificial nutrition.
There is no typical everyday deficiency syndrome.
No specific visible signs.
Long-term parenteral nutrition without molybdenum or rare genetic disease.
Only in specialist clinical contexts.
No routine supplement needed.
Very high intake can cause gout-like effects and affect copper metabolism.