Do you know that eating 0.8 cup of raw oats (61g) a day fully covers your daily molybdenum need (based on adult's need)?
Recommended daily intake: 4.5mg
- 0.2mg (0-6 months old)
- 0.3mg (7-12 months old)
- 1.7mg (1-3 years old)
- 2.2mg (4-8 years old)
- 3.4mg (9-13 years old)
- 4.3mg (14-18 years old)
- 4.5mg for adults (19 years & above)
- 5mg for pregnant women
- 5mg for breast-feeding women
Acts as a catalyst for enzymes and helps facilitate the breakdown of certain amino acids in the body
References:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/5708/2
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=54
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=128
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03381/Molybdenum.html
This is equivalent to 2 bowls:
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