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Chem-Defense Orange Flavored

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Molybdenum 120 mcg
Gluthathione 50 mg
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Score73
A clear, economical tablet combines modest glutathione with relevant cofactors. Its basic delivery and 50 mg glutathione amount limit potency.
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Quantity:90 Tablet(s) • (90 servings)
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Detoxification

Score 73

A clear, economical tablet combines modest glutathione with relevant cofactors. Its basic delivery and 50 mg glutathione amount limit potency.
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$12.68($0.14 per serving)
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Analysis

Each tablet combines 50 mg L-glutathione with 120 mcg molybdenum chelate and 1.6 mg riboflavin. The concise formula makes each active easy to identify and compare.

Glutathione potency is modest for a focused supplement. No liposomal, delayed-release, or other enhanced-delivery approach is listed, and the riboflavin form is not specified.

Ninety single-tablet servings and favorable serving value make it reasonable for light support. People seeking a larger or more specialized glutathione dose may find the formula too limited.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking light antioxidant-cofactor support
  • People who prefer tablets to liquids
  • Users comfortable with a modest glutathione amount
Best for
  • Simple daily cofactor support
  • Single-tablet convenience
  • Low-cost light glutathione supplementation

Pros

  • L-glutathione amount is individually disclosed
  • Molybdenum is supplied as a chelate
  • Riboflavin amount is clear
  • Ninety servings per bottle
  • One tablet per serving

Cons

  • Only 50 mg glutathione
  • No enhanced-delivery system is identified
  • Riboflavin form is unspecified
  • Contains 1 g carbohydrate
  • Not suitable for high-potency glutathione use

Warnings

  • Glutathione may cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users; discontinue use if symptoms persist.
  • The 120 mcg molybdenum serving should be counted when combined with a multivitamin or separate molybdenum supplement.

Nutrient quality

76 High impact

Molybdenum, riboflavin, and glutathione address connected sulfur and antioxidant pathways. The glutathione amount is light and its form is unclear, while the molybdenum ligand and riboflavin form are unspecified.

Ingredient transparency

73 High impact

All active amounts are stated without a proprietary blend. Several forms, complete directions, orange-flavor ingredients, and tablet excipients are missing.

Customer satisfaction

63 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate result is favorable and supported by a moderate feedback base. No comment-level evidence is available, so recurring problems and purpose-specific experiences remain unknown.

Value for money

77 High impact

The low serving cost and useful molybdenum amount support reasonable value. The modest and incompletely described glutathione limits targeted competitiveness.

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Goals

Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportB- CoverageA Formula Quality
Molybdenum · 120 mcgRiboflavin · 1.6 mg

Molybdenum, glutathione, and riboflavin directly support sulfur metabolism and antioxidant handling. Molybdenum is supplied well, while glutathione is present at a modest amount.

The glutathione amount is modest and its delivery form is not optimized, limiting the formula’s depth. Riboflavin, molybdenum, and glutathione form a coherent metabolic-defense combination.

Study evidence
Molybdenum Adverse 1 study

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Total Carbohydrate
1 Gram(s)
Riboflavin
1.6 mg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Chelate)
 120 mcg
L-Glutathione
50 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
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Molybdenum (Molybdenum Chelate) · 120 mcg OverallScore70
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The generic molybdenum chelate lacks ligand specificity, but the 120 mcg dose sits in the ideal range. The amount remains comfortably within the adult upper limit. Low serving cost and accompanying riboflavin support good value despite the unverified chelate.

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Gluthathione · 50 mg OverallScore24
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The small glutathione amount is unlikely to provide meaningful systemic support. Its reduced status, purity source, and absorption technology are not disclosed. A low serving cost cannot fully compensate for the limited potency and form uncertainty.

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Optimal Liposomal Glutathione Plus

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89 Performance

L-Glutathione (Reduced) 500 mg

California Gold Nutrition
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84 Performance

Glutathione 500 mg

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64 Budget

Moly-B

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Moly-B is a lower-cost molybdenum supplement with a clearly stated amount. Molybdenum supports sulfur-compound metabolism but does not supply glutathione, making it an indirect and much narrower option.
61 Budget

Liquid Molybdenum

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Liquid Molybdenum is a lower-cost molybdenum supplement with a clearly stated amount. Molybdenum supports sulfur-compound metabolism but does not supply glutathione, making it an indirect and much narrower option.
62 Budget

Chelated Molybdenum

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Chelated Molybdenum is a lower-cost molybdenum supplement with a clearly stated amount. Molybdenum supports sulfur-compound metabolism but does not supply glutathione, making it an indirect and much narrower option.
82 Value

NAC Detox Regulators

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NAC Detox Regulators uses N-acetyl-L-cysteine, a glutathione precursor, at a clearly stated amount and offers favorable serving value. It supports glutathione production indirectly rather than supplying reduced glutathione itself.
82 Value

NAC 600 mg

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NAC 600 mg uses N-acetyl-L-cysteine, a glutathione precursor, at a clearly stated amount and offers favorable serving value. It supports glutathione production indirectly rather than supplying reduced glutathione itself.
58 Value

Ultimate Vitamin C Formula Mineral Ascorbate Complex with Bioflavonoids

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The formula provides vitamin C plus mineral ascorbates at a lower serving cost, adding antioxidant support through a different pathway. It does not supply glutathione or its direct precursor NAC, so it is not a like-for-like replacement.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Human molybdenum exposure risk in industrial regions of China: New critical effect indicators and reference dose.
    Kuang HX; Li MY; Zeng XW; Chen D; Zhou Y; Zheng T; Xiang MD; Wu QZ; Chen XC; Dong GH; Yu YJ · Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2024
    Cross-sectional study2,267 participantsDetoxification forMolybdenum