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Molybdenum is a trace mineral your body uses as a cofactor for a few cleanup enzymes—think of it as a tiny wrench that lets sulfite oxidase, xanthine oxidase, and aldehyde oxidase do their jobs. That means it helps break down sulfites from food, purines that become uric acid, and certain aldehydes. Deficiency is rare; most people get enough from diet, but it’s sometimes marketed for sulfite sensitivity and—in a specialized drug form—for medical copper removal in Wilson disease.

• Medical copper chelation in Wilson disease (specialized drug form under specialist care)
• Support sulfite metabolism in people who suspect sulfite sensitivity

Evidence

Molybdenum is a trace mineral your body uses to run a handful of enzymes—most notably sulfite oxidase, which helps clear sulfites from foods and metabolism. This chelated form (bound to glycine) is designed for gentle absorption, but its real-world benefits depend on what you’re taking it for. Evidence in healthy adults is limited; most strong clinical effects involve a different molybdenum drug used to bind excess copper in Wilson’s disease.

• Support sulfur/sulfite processing and tolerance
• Support healthy blood sugar handling
• Support bone turnover in mid‑ to older‑age adults
• Medical copper removal in Wilson’s disease (note: uses a different molybdenum drug, not standard supplements)

Evidence