Swanson Albion Molybdenum 400mcg 60 VegeCapsules – Chelated Trace Mineral for Enzyme Function & Sulphite Detoxification

Swanson Albion Molybdenum provides 400mcg of molybdenum in Albion's patented chelated form — the most bioavailable form of this essential trace mineral. Molybdenum is a cofactor for several critical enzymes: sulfite oxidase (converting sulphites to safer sulphates), xanthine oxidase (involved in purine metabolism and uric acid production), aldehyde oxidase (detoxification of aldehydes), and DMSO reductase. Although required in only trace amounts, molybdenum deficiency can significantly impair these enzymatic processes — particularly sulphite detoxification. 60 VegeCapsules.

• Albion chelated molybdenum — superior bioavailability
• 400mcg — supports sulphite oxidase enzyme activity
• Supports sulphite detoxification (sulphite sensitivity)
• Cofactor for xanthine, aldehyde, and sulfite oxidase enzymes
• 60 VegeCapsules — Swanson quality, non-GMO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is molybdenum and why is it essential?

Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral — required in tiny amounts (45mcg RDI for adults) but critical as a cofactor for four human enzymes: sulfite oxidase, xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and DMSO reductase. Although molybdenum deficiency is rare in most developed countries, supplementation may be relevant for people with sulphite sensitivity, high sulphite exposure (wine, dried fruit, processed foods), or specific metabolic conditions.

What is sulphite sensitivity and can molybdenum help?

Sulphite sensitivity is the inability to efficiently detoxify sulphites (used as food preservatives in wine, dried fruit, processed meats) via the enzyme sulfite oxidase. Symptoms include headaches, flushing, rashes, and respiratory symptoms after sulphite-containing foods. Sulfite oxidase requires molybdenum as its cofactor — ensuring adequate molybdenum supports optimal sulphite detoxification capacity. Some practitioners recommend molybdenum supplementation for people with sulphite sensitivity or candida-related sulphite overload.

What does Albion chelation mean for molybdenum?

Albion Laboratories' patented chelation technology binds molybdenum to organic amino acid carriers (glycine chelate) — forming a stable complex that is more easily absorbed in the small intestine than inorganic mineral salts. Albion's chelated minerals are the gold standard in supplement manufacturing for bioavailability and are used by the world's leading supplement brands for their trace mineral ingredients.

Is molybdenum safe at 400mcg daily?

Yes. The tolerable upper intake level (UL) for molybdenum is 2000mcg/day for adults. At 400mcg daily, Swanson Albion Molybdenum is well within the safe range. Molybdenum toxicity (gout-like symptoms, high uric acid) only occurs at much higher intakes (typically above 10,000mcg daily).

Who might benefit from molybdenum supplementation?

People who may benefit include those with sulphite sensitivity or reactions to wine/dried fruit, people on high-sulphur diets (cruciferous vegetables, onions, garlic), those undergoing candida protocols (where aldehyde overload may tax detoxification pathways), and those with soil or dietary deficiency in molybdenum (common in some regions with molybdenum-depleted soils).