mineral
Molybdenum
TL;DR
Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral that functions as a cofactor for four critical enzymes: sulfite oxidase, xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and mitochondrial amidoxime reducing component. It is particularly important for sulfite detoxification and purine metabolism.
Overview
Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral that functions as a cofactor for four critical enzymes: sulfite oxidase, xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and mitochondrial amidoxime reducing component. It is particularly important for sulfite detoxification and purine metabolism.
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products in our database contain Molybdenum
Source · MoodStack database
Compound forms
Molybdenum comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.
Molybdenum glycine chelate
Mo(C₂H₅NO₂)₆
Bioavailability
85%
Typical dose
50–300 mcg
Sodium molybdate
Na₂MoO₄
Bioavailability
80%
Typical dose
45–500 mcg
Benefits
- Sulfite detoxification
- Purine metabolism
- Aldehyde detoxification
Dose guide
Common dose
75-250 mcg daily (RDA: 45 mcg)
Typical range
75–250 mcg
Based on 16 products in our database.
Products with Molybdenum
Transparent Labs Multivitamin
Multi for Him Tablets
Multi for Him 50+ Tablets
Multi for Her 50+ Tablets
Daily Multi Vitamins & Minerals
Elite Multivitamin
Multi for Her Tablets
Multivitamin Complete Tablets with Iron
Adult 50+ Mature Multi Vitamins & Minerals
AG1 Next Gen
Interactions
competes. Molybdenum and copper have an antagonistic relationship; tetrathiomolybdate binds copper and is used therapeutically for Wilson’s disease
synergistic. Molybdenum-dependent sulfite oxidase converts toxic sulfite to sulfate; essential for metabolism of methionine and cysteine
competes. High molybdenum may interfere with iron metabolism and contribute to iron deficiency in some studies
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