Manganese in Multivitamins
Manganese is an essential trace mineral that serves as a cofactor for multiple enzymes involved in bone formation, amino acid metabolism, and antioxidant defense (manganese superoxide dismutase).
Benefits
- ✓Component of manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) antioxidant enzyme
- ✓Required for bone formation and cartilage development
- ✓Involved in carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism
- ✓Supports wound healing
- ✓Required for sex hormone production
Recommended Daily Value
1.8mg for women, 2.3mg for men (Adequate Intake); upper limit 11mg
Food Sources
- Whole grains
- Nuts
- Leafy vegetables
- Tea
- Legumes
Scientific Reference
Aschner JL, Aschner M. Nutritional aspects of manganese homeostasis. Mol Aspects Med. 2005;26:353-362.
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