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.
Every Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) 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 (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) should I take?
The typical range is 50-150 mcg daily. Safe for long-term use; deficiency is rare in adequate diets
When should I take Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate)?
With meals. Recommended.
Which form of Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) is best?
Glycinate Chelate.
Is Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) safe?
Commonly reported: Minimal; very well tolerated at physiological doses.
Which Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) 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 (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)
Products containing Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate)
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
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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