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Molybdenum

Based on 14 first-hand reports and 31 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #930 of 1,974 overall.

18
User score
Mostly positive
14% positive0% mixed7% negative79% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 67% are positive.

Clinical research
AStrong research base
31
meta-analyses
36
RCTs
20,320
papers

What Molybdenum does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

No specific effects reported yet.
betterno changeworse

What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

AStrong research base

3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

Clin Nutr · 2022 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
ESPEN micronutrient guideline

Conclusion: This guideline should enable addressing suboptimal and deficient status of a bundle of MNs in at-risk diseases. In particular, it offers practical advice on MN provision and monitoring during nutritional support.

PubMed 35365361 ↗
BMC Med · 2009 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Trace elements in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion: Average blood levels of biologically important trace elements were substantially different in hemodialysis patients, compared with healthy controls. Since both deficiency and excess of trace elements are potentially harmful yet amenable to therapy, the hypothesis that trace element status influences the risk of adverse clinical outcomes is worthy of investigation.

PubMed 19454005 ↗

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

1 mgevery other day
50mcgdaily
50 mcgmorning daily

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

copper deficiency ×1

What users say

Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.

“Molybdenum will help a lot as it converts aldehyde that your body makes with ethanol to something less toxic”
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“Personally I take 1mg every other day, but just taking 1mg a night before drinking is probably a great dose.”
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“Could this be selenium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Chromium ?”
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“take it with selenium and modyblenum as well as copper and zinc”
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“Selenium, molybdenum, and glycinate are sometimes advised with NAC.”
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Top discussions (5)

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