Albion® Chelated Molybdenum, 400 mcg: Detoxification, Enzymatic Metabolism and Liver Health – Glycinate Chelate with High Bioavailability

Albion® Chelated Molybdenum, 400 mcg, Swanson is a premium supplement formulated with Albion® molybdenum glycinate chelate, recognized for superior stability and excellent absorption. Molybdenum is an essential trace element, cofactor for a restricted but critical set of enzymes involved in sulfite detoxification, metabolism of aldehydes, purines and sulfur compounds, as well as protection against oxidative stress generated by these metabolites. Through the Albion® chelated form (glycinate), the mineral is bound to the amino acid glycine, which supports efficient passage through the digestive tract, good gastric tolerance and optimal cellular utilization.

Why Albion® chelated molybdenum? Albion® mineral complexes are designed to mimic the natural way the body absorbs minerals from food: the chelated molecule protects the mineral from unwanted interactions in the intestine (e.g. with phytates or fibers), reducing the risk of irritation and favoring high bioavailability. Thus, a small dose provides predictable functional effects, essential when targeting precise support of molybdenum-dependent enzymes.

Detailed benefits of Albion® chelated molybdenum

• Support for sulfite detoxification (sulfite oxidase enzyme)

Sulfites occur naturally in the metabolism of sulfur amino acids and are used as preservatives in certain foods and beverages. At elevated concentrations, sulfites can generate oxidative stress and discomfort. Molybdenum is the central cofactor of the sulfite oxidase enzyme, which converts sulfite into sulfate, a safer form, easily eliminated:

✅ Efficient sulfite metabolism – support for people sensitive to dietary sulfite intake;
✅ Reduction of reactive sulfite byproduct accumulation – protection against oxidative stress;
✅ Balancing sulfur pathways – support for cysteine, methionine and other sulfur compound metabolism.
By activating this enzyme, molybdenum supports a biochemical "valve" through which the body better manages a frequently encountered preservative and its endogenous metabolites.

• Aldehyde metabolism and detoxification of reactive compounds (aldehyde oxidase)

Reactive aldehydes can result from alcohol oxidation, lipid oxidative stress (e.g. malondialdehyde), environmental exposures or endogenous metabolism. Aldehyde oxidase, a molybdenum-dependent enzyme, contributes to the oxidation of aldehydes into less reactive carboxylic acids:

✅ Clarification of aldehyde metabolites – reduction of irritant and pro-oxidant potential;
✅ Liver support in detoxification phases – integration into hepatic enzymatic cascade;
✅ Redox balance – limitation of protein/lipid adduct formation with negative cellular effects.
Adequate molybdenum intake favors alignment of these reactions, supporting natural "biochemical cleansing" processes.

• Purine metabolism and end product management (xanthine oxidase)

Xanthine oxidase, also a molybdenum-dependent enzyme, catalyzes the conversion of hypoxanthine and xanthine into uric acid, the final step in purine degradation. A functional cofactor ensures:

✅ Metabolic efficiency in purine pathways – correctly oriented enzymatic flux;
✅ Support for nucleotide homeostasis – indirect contribution to cellular energy balance;
✅ Integration with antioxidant mechanisms – uric acid, in physiological ranges, participates in radical neutralization (contextual role).
Molybdenum doesn't "create" new reactions, but ensures that inevitable metabolism reactions proceed in a controlled manner, at the right pace.

• Balancing biogenic compounds (amines/nitrogen oxides) through interconnected enzymatic networks

Although not a universal cofactor, molybdenum supports metabolic nodes that "communicate" with enzymes for biogenic amines and nitrogen compound oxidations:

✅ Enzymatic dynamization in networks managing amines and their derivatives;
✅ Contribution to "smoothing" fluctuations caused by reactive metabolites;
✅ Support for general comfort in the context of variable dietary exposures.
This fine but essential support is one of the reasons why small trace element deficits have disproportionate effects on wellbeing.

• Liver health and detoxification phases

The liver is the central platform for processing endo- and exogenous compounds. Molybdenum-dependent enzymes integrate with cytochrome P450 (phase I) and conjugation reactions (phase II):

✅ Controlled oxidative transformations – preparing molecules for conjugation;
✅ Conversion of potentially reactive compounds into more soluble forms – efficient elimination;
✅ Maintaining detox flow – contribution to daily hepatic "traffic".
Albion® chelated molybdenum provides the right cofactor, at the right time, in the right form.

• Protection against oxidative stress associated with sulfites and aldehydes

By facilitating the conversion of sulfites and aldehydes into less reactive forms, molybdenum attenuates specific sources of oxidative stress:
✅ Limitation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation on sulfur/aldehyde pathways;
✅ Reduction of protein deterioration and membrane lipids;
✅ Support for endogenous antioxidant balance.
It doesn't replace classic antioxidants, but acts "upstream," reducing the oxidative load generated by certain precursors.

• Support for energy metabolism at enzymatic level

Although molybdenum is not a direct "energizer," coherent functioning of its enzymes means fewer metabolic blockages:
✅ Smooth biochemical flow – better coordinated catabolic and anabolic processes;
✅ Efficient substrate utilization – fewer problematic metabolic "residues";
✅ Daily comfort – supporting wellbeing through enzymatic balance.
An organism that metabolizes correctly produces fewer biochemical "surprises."

• Albion® chelated form: gastric tolerance and bioavailability

Albion® glycinate chelate is designed for:
✅ Stability in digestive environment – protection against unproductive complexation;
✅ Efficient absorption – mineral is "escorted" by glycine;
✅ Good tolerance – suitable for people sensitive to inorganic mineral forms.
This molecular architecture helps with consistent delivery of 400 mcg molybdenum, ensuring the functional value of the dose.

• Clear parameter: 400 mcg – 889% DV

The provided dosage is easy to interpret in relation to physiological needs:
✅ Robust coverage of daily requirements – ensures cofactor for key enzymes;
✅ Suitable for periods with variable dietary intake or restrictive diets;
✅ Transparent value – simple to integrate into a planned nutritional protocol.
Label transparency helps correlate perceived effects with actual intake.

• Who can benefit

• People sensitive to dietary sulfites, who want enzymatic support for their conversion;
• Those interested in liver support and routine detoxification pathways;
• People with irregular diet or restrictive diets, where trace element intake may be oscillating;
• Anyone following a mineral supplement in chelated form, well-tolerated, with clear functional target (molybdenum-dependent enzymes).

• Why this formula?

Albion® Chelated Molybdenum from Swanson combines exactly three things hard to find together: a chelated form with high bioavailability (glycinate), an explicit dosage (400 mcg – 889% NRV) and a clear physiological direction (supporting enzymes that convert sulfites, aldehydes and purines). The result is a supplement focused on function, minimalist in ingredient list, but sophisticated in biochemical mode of action. For those who appreciate nutritional precision, Albion® chelated molybdenum represents a small but strategic piece of the daily metabolism puzzle.




 

Directions for use

As a dietary supplement, take one vegetarian capsule daily with food and water.




 

Other ingredients

rice flour, hypromellose (vegetarian capsule), maltodextrin, L-leucine, silica.

Warnings

For adults only. Consult your healthcare provider before using this product or any other product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place.