Can You Take Manganese and Molybdenum Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Manganese and molybdenum share some transport mechanisms and can interfere with each other's absorption and utilization. High manganese intake may reduce molybdenum-dependent enzyme activity (xanthine oxidase, sulfite oxidase).

How to arrange timing

If supplementing both manganese and molybdenum, take them at different times.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Barceloux DG. Molybdenum. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 1999;37(2):231-237

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.