Mineral
Molybdenum
Also known as: Mo, Molybdenum glycinate, Sodium molybdate
Essential trace mineral for sulfite detoxification and enzyme function. Most people get adequate amounts from food.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Every Molybdenum product we have scored
| # | Product | Score | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complement Gut Nurture | 89 A | $1.93 |
| 2 | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day | 88 A | $0.60 |
| 3 | Garden of Life Vitamin Code 50 & Wiser Women | 87 A | $1.01 |
| 4 | Thorne MediClear-SGS™ - Vanilla | 86 A- | $2.10 |
| 5 | Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw One for Men | 86 A- | $0.41 |
| 6 | Garden of Life Vitamin Code 50 & Wiser Men | 86 A- | $1.14 |
| 7 | Garden of Life Vitamin Code Women | 86 A- | $1.04 |
| 8 | Garden of Life Vitamin Code Capsules, RAW One, Once Daily Multivitamin For Men | 86 A- | $0.72 |
| 9 | Performance Lab NutriGenesis Multi for Women | 86 A- | $1.63 |
| 10 | Performance Lab NutriGenesis Multi for Men | 86 A- | $1.63 |
| 11 | Nutricost Multivitamin Capsules | 85 A- | $0.27 |
| 12 | Garden of Life Vitamin Code RAW One for Women | 85 A- | $0.40 |
Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing. Per-serving cost is list price divided by servings per container. No brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Common questions
How much Molybdenum should I take?
The typical range is 75-250 mcg daily. Usually adequate from diet
When should I take Molybdenum?
Any. Optional.
Which form of Molybdenum is best?
Molybdenum glycinate — Chelated. Other forms in the catalog: Sodium molybdate.
Is Molybdenum safe?
Commonly reported: Very safe. Serious warnings: None at normal doses. Safe
Which Molybdenum supplement scores highest?
Complement Gut Nurture, at 89/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Daily target & upper limit
45 mcg / day · UL 2000 mcgMolybdenum has an established daily reference intake. See best forms, label synonyms, upper-limit warnings, and top-scoring supplements:
Molybdenum dosage reference →Primary uses
- Sulfite detox
- Enzyme cofactor
- Detoxification
- Sulfite processing
How it works
- Cofactor for sulfite oxidase
- Required for xanthine oxidase
- Supports aldehyde oxidase
Dosage
- Typical range
- 75-250 mcg daily
- Timing
- Any
- With food
- Optional
- Duration
- Usually adequate from diet
- Special populations
- Sulfite sensitivity
Forms
- Molybdenum glycinate
- Sodium molybdate
Safety
Common side effects
- Very safe
Contraindications
- None
Products containing Molybdenum
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Molybdenum on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Evidence notes
Essential trace mineral
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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