Moly-B Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Carlson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Moly-B against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Moly-B is a dietary supplement by Carlson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for correcting molybdenum deficiency, supporting enzyme function, general nutritional supplementation.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Moly-B by Carlson
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Moly-B contains one active ingredient: molybdenum, a trace mineral your body uses to activate certain enzymes that help break down amino acids and other compounds. The product also includes several inactive ingredients — cellulose, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, and ethylcellulose — which serve as fillers, binders, and capsule material.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Molybdenum supplementation is likely effective for molybdenum deficiency, a rare condition in people who eat a varied diet. For acne, iron deficiency anemia, asthma, osteoporosis, and esophageal cancer, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
Unless you've been diagnosed with a molybdenum deficiency by your doctor, the evidence doesn't support this supplement for these other uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Molybdenum from food and standard prenatal vitamins is generally well tolerated and considered safe. High-dose supplements, however, are a different story.
The safety data advises against taking high-dose supplements unless your doctor recommends it — amounts should not routinely exceed 2 mg per day. At very high doses (well above what this product likely contains), molybdenum has been linked in rare cases to severe neurological symptoms including psychosis and seizures.
One case report also noted that people with molybdenum-containing stents may develop an allergy to the metal. For pregnancy, the data shows likely safety, though one rating flags possibly unsafe — talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or planning to be.
For breastfeeding, it's considered likely safe.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the molybdenum in this product. That said, it's always smart to mention any new supplement to your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medications for a chronic condition.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Moly-B is straightforward: it's one mineral in a simple tablet, with no documented medication interactions. It makes sense if your doctor has told you that you have a molybdenum deficiency.
For other reasons, the evidence isn't there yet. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications regularly, touch base with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — not because of interactions we know of, but to make sure it fits your individual health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Moly-B, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Carlson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 088395056437 |
| Net contents | 300 Vegetarian Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 216382 |
| Product type | Mineral |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Moly-B by Carlson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum | 500 mcg | 1111% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylcellulose
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Formula
Chelated Molybdenum
Moly-B (molybdenum) is a trace mineral that helps metabolize fats and proteins, and is stored in our liver, bones, and kidneys.It is an important cofactor for the activation of multiple enzymes that perform metabolism and antioxidant activities throughout the body. Carlson Moly-B contains molybdenum that is chelated to glycine for optimal bioavailability.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Metabolism support Enzyme activation
An FDA Regulated Facility
Gluten free No artificial preservatives
Potency & quality guaranteed
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults: take one tablet daily at mealtime.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Moly-B by Carlson label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Moly-B by Carlson
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container300 Amounts shown are per serving.
Molybdenum
No knowninteractions
Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral your body needs in tiny amounts to help certain enzymes work. Most people get enough from a normal diet, so s...
Molybdenum monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylcellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Moly-B by Carlson Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Moly-B. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Moly-B, from the product label.
Carlson
See all Carlson products- Name
- Carlson Division of J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc.
- City
- Arlington Heights
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60004
- Phone Number
- 888-234-5656
- Web Address
- www.carlsonlabs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Moly-B’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Moly-B's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Molybdenum 8 references
- Chan S, Gerson B, Subramaniam S. The role of copper, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc in nutrition and health. Clin Lab Med 1998;18:673-85. DOI
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Rajagopalan KV. Molybdenum: an essential trace element in human nutrition. Annu Rev Nutr 1988;8:401-27. PubMed
- Selden AI, Berg NP, Soderbergh A, Bergstrom BE. Occupational molybdenum exposure and a gouty electrician. Occup Med (Lond) 2005;55:145-8. PubMed
- Al-Saleh E, Nandakumaran M, Al-Shammari M, Al-Harouny A. Maternal-fetal status of copper, iron, molybdenum, selenium and zinc in patients with gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2004;16:15-21. PubMed
- Koster R, Vieluf D, Kiehn M, et al. Nickel and molybdenum contact allergies in patients with coronary in-stent restenosis. Lancet 2000;356:1895-7. PubMed
- Vyskocil A, Viau C. Assessment of molybdenum toxicity in humans. J Appl Toxicol 1999;19:185-92. DOI
- Momcilovic, B. A case report of acute human molybdenum toxicity from a dietary molybdenum supplement--a new member of the "Lucor metallicum" family. Arh.Hig.Rada Toksikol. 1999;50(3):289-297. DOI
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