Condition
Copper Status
Copper status describes how much copper your body holds and how well it absorbs and uses it, which matters because copper helps enzymes handle iron, build connective tissue, and make cellular energy. Molybdenum is the supplement with research so far, and a small study of 100 people found it may reduce copper absorption. The evidence is very limited, so this is a hint rather than a firm answer.
- Updated
- How we grade
- 10 studies cited
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 1
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Absorption May Decrease at High Doses | Improves (the measure goes down) | Small effect | 100 people |
Key findings
- Copper AbsorptionImproves (the measure goes down)
Studies cited
10 studies from PubMed
- Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency: Clinical Presentations and Management
- Molybdenum and Sulfite Metabolism: Biochemistry and Clinical Relevance
- Molybdenum-Containing Enzymes in Human Metabolism
- Role of Molybdenum in Xanthine Oxidase Function
- Upper Tolerable Limits of Molybdenum: Safety Considerations
- Molybdenum in Human Health: A Review of Essential Functions
- Dietary Molybdenum Intake: Sources and Recommendations
- Molybdenum Status Assessment: Biomarkers and Methods
- Molybdenum: Dietary Requirements and Deficiency
- Molybdenum Toxicity and Deficiency: A Review of Clinical Cases