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Molybdenum

Half-life

~2-8 hours

What is Molybdenum?

Essential cofactor for molybdenum-dependent enzymes including xanthine oxidase and sulfite oxidase.

How Molybdenum works

Incorporated as molybdenum cofactor (MoCo) into xanthine oxidase (degrades purines), sulfite oxidase, and aldehyde oxidase — critical detoxification pathways.

Benefits & uses

  • Supports detox enzymes
  • Sulfite metabolism

Common uses: Purine metabolism, aldehyde oxidation, sulfite detoxification, gout prevention.

Molybdenum dosage

Typical dose
45 mcg (RDA)

Molybdenum half-life

~2-8 hours (plasma)

Molybdenum side effects

  • Gout-like symptoms at doses >10x RDA (molybdenum toxicity — extremely rare)
  • Copper depletion at very high doses
  • No toxicity at recommended levels
  • Well tolerated

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