Manganese in Multivitamins

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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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