Mineral
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate)
Also known as: Molybdenum Glycinate, Chelated Molybdenum, Mo
Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral and cofactor for sulfite oxidase and other molybdenum-dependent enzymes involved in amino acid and nucleotide metabolism. The glycinate chelate form aims to improve bioavailability.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Daily target & upper limit
45 mcg / day · UL 2000 mcgMolybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) has an established daily reference intake. See best forms, label synonyms, upper-limit warnings, and top-scoring supplements:
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) dosage reference →Primary uses
- Cofactor for molybdenum-dependent enzymes
- Sulfite metabolism
- Amino acid metabolism
- Detoxification support
How it works
- Cofactor for sulfite oxidase
- Cofactor for xanthine oxidase
- Cofactor for aldehyde oxidase
- Involved in purine/pyrimidine metabolism
Dosage
- Typical range
- 50-150 mcg daily
- Timing
- With meals
- With food
- Recommended
- Duration
- Safe for long-term use; deficiency is rare in adequate diets
- Special populations
- Liver disease: use with caution; genetic molybdenum cofactor deficiency requires specialist management
Forms
- Glycinate Chelate· 70/100
Safety
Common side effects
- Minimal; very well tolerated at physiological doses
Contraindications
- Gout or uric acid elevation (may increase xanthine oxidase activity)
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Evidence notes
Molybdenum is established as essential with defined biochemical roles, but clinical supplementation evidence is sparse. The glycinate chelate form lacks robust human bioavailability studies.
Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.
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