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Dietary supplement

Molybdenum 500 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Seeking Health

Capsule Category: Mineral
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Molybdenum 500 mcg is a dietary supplement by Seeking Health 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 Molybdenum 500 mcg by Seeking Health

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: molybdenum, an essential mineral your body needs in small amounts. It's provided as a 500 microgram dose in a capsule form.

The inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, water, L-leucine, and silica — are there to help hold the capsule together and keep it stable on the shelf.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: healthy metabolism of sulfites and uric acid production.
  • We looked for evidence on: Molybdenum deficiency, sulfite sensitivity, antioxidant support, enzyme function.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Molybdenum is rated "Likely Effective" for Molybdenum deficiency (Natural Medicines).

Molybdenum is likely effective for preventing or treating molybdenum deficiency, a rare condition. For acne, iron deficiency anemia, asthma, osteoporosis, and esophageal cancer, the evidence we have isn't enough to say whether molybdenum helps or not.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether supplementation makes sense for your particular situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Molybdenum

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Molybdenum from food and standard doses is generally well tolerated. Because this is a high-dose supplement — 500 micrograms is well above what you'd get from food — the safety data advises caution.

High-dose molybdenum supplements are rarely necessary and may cause problems; the tolerable upper limit is 2 mg per day. Avoid this supplement unless your doctor has advised you to take it.

One rare case reported serious neurological effects (psychosis, seizures, brain damage) from very high doses taken over a short period, though that dose was much larger than this product. Molybdenum in stainless steel angioplasty stents can occasionally trigger an allergy in some patients.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Molybdenum

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for molybdenum in our data.

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.

This product is for molybdenum deficiency only — a genuinely rare condition. If your doctor hasn't diagnosed you with one, talk to them before starting it.

Because it's a high-dose supplement, don't take it without professional guidance. No interactions are documented, but your pharmacist can double-check your specific medications if you'd like.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2024.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Molybdenum 500 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Seeking Health
Barcode (UPC) 810007520711
Net contents 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 322666
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Molybdenum 500 mcg by Seeking Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
810007520711
IngredientAmount% DV
Molybdenum500 mcg1111%

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Water, L-Leucine, Silica

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1 capsule with or without food, or use as directed by your healthcare professional.

Precautions

Caution: Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use. Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach by children.

Caution: Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use.

Do not use if tamper seal is damaged.

Storage

Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach by children.

Formula

Molybdenum supports healthy metabolism of sulfites, as well as the production of uric acid, your body's primary antioxidant found in plasma.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Does not contain: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, gluten, GMO, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.

Molybdenum meets or exceeds cGMP Quality Standards

Manufactured in the USA from globally sourced ingredients Third-party independently tested

Brand IP Statement(s)

AlbionMinerals Albion is a registered trademark of Balchem Corporation or its subsidiaries.

Seeking Health Targeted Support

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Find other effective health products at www.seekinghealth.com This package is completely recyclable.

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Molybdenum 500 mcg by Seeking Health label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Molybdenum 500 mcg by Seeking Health

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Molybdenum

No known
interactions
500 mcg per serving Form: Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Water, L-Leucine, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Molybdenum 500 mcg by Seeking Health Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Molybdenum 500 mcg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Molybdenum 500 mcg, from the product label.

Seeking Health

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Name
Seeking Health, LLC
Street Address
3140 Mercer Ave
City
Bellingham
State
WA
ZipCode
98225
Phone Number
(800) 547-9812
Web Address
www.seekinghealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Molybdenum 500 mcg by Seeking Health: Common Questions

Does Molybdenum 500 mcg by Seeking Health interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Molybdenum 500 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Molybdenum 500 mcg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Who actually needs molybdenum supplementation?
True molybdenum deficiency is extremely rare. Your doctor would need to confirm you have one before this supplement makes sense. Molybdenum is naturally in most foods, so most people get enough without trying.
Is 500 micrograms a lot?
Yes — it's a high-dose supplement. The safe upper limit for molybdenum is 2 mg per day, and you'd normally get plenty from food alone. High-dose supplements like this are rarely necessary and may cause harm if taken without medical supervision.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
At appropriate doses, molybdenum is generally well tolerated. However, one rare case report documented serious neurological symptoms (psychosis, seizures, brain damage) from very high doses taken over a short time. If you develop any unusual mental or neurological changes while taking this, stop and contact your doctor right away.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data we have doesn't speak to pregnancy or breastfeeding use of this product. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it — especially since this is a high-dose supplement.
Does molybdenum help with acne or anemia?
The evidence we have for those uses isn't reliable enough to say whether it works. If you're interested in molybdenum for a condition other than deficiency, your doctor is the right person to ask.

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The Full Monographs Behind Molybdenum 500 mcg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Molybdenum 500 mcg'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.

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
  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Rajagopalan KV. Molybdenum: an essential trace element in human nutrition. Annu Rev Nutr 1988;8:401-27. PubMed
  4. Selden AI, Berg NP, Soderbergh A, Bergstrom BE. Occupational molybdenum exposure and a gouty electrician. Occup Med (Lond) 2005;55:145-8. PubMed
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Vyskocil A, Viau C. Assessment of molybdenum toxicity in humans. J Appl Toxicol 1999;19:185-92. DOI
  8. 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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