Condition
Detoxification
Detoxification is the body's work of turning unwanted compounds, from food, medicines and its own metabolism, into forms it can clear, mostly through liver enzymes and then out in bile and urine. Among supplements, molybdenum is the one with research so far, and a study found that aldehyde metabolism went up. The evidence is limited, though, since it came from a small study of about 100 people.
- Updated
- How we grade
- 10 studies cited
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 2
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldehyde Metabolism Small Increase | Improves (the measure goes up) | Small effect | 100 people | |||
| Xenobiotic Clearance Small Increase | Improves (the measure goes up) | Small effect | 90 people |
Key findings
- Aldehyde MetabolismImproves (the measure goes up)
- Xenobiotic ClearanceImproves (the measure goes up)
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