What is MANGANESE

I'm glad to see that many of you are actually taking the time to read labels. A lot of you have asked do we actually need "all" the vitamins and minerals in a multi? One of the most commonly asked about minerals was manganese and what does it do?


Well, manganese is an activator of several essential enzyme systems. This mineral is vital for insulin activation, cholesterol synthesis and in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, protein and nucleic acids (RNA & DNA).
Manganese is also necessary for optimal health of bone and connective tissue, muscle growth and regeneration.


Manganese Deficiency

Deficiencies are rare but would include poor bone growth, problems with the disks between the vertebrae, birth defects, and problems with blood glucose levels and reduced fertility, depressed growth of hair and nails, scaly


dermatitis, weight loss, reddening of black hair and beard and impaired blood clotting. Serious deficiency in children can result in paralysis, deafness and blindness.


Food Sources

Blueberries, Lettuce, Beans, Peanuts, Potatoes, Soy Beans, Sunflower Seeds, Wheat Flour and Whole Grains (Barley, Oats, Wheat), avocados, sweet potatoes and pineapples.

Other foods rich in Manganese include: Brown Rice, Rice Bran, Walnuts, Wheat Bran and Wheat Germ.

Unfortunately because food nutrition is dependant on soil quality, which has been depleted due to modern fertilization and pesticides used with farming and food processing methods, supplementation is recommended. 2-5 mg is the recommended daily dosage for adolescents abd adults.


So the answer to your question is YES. We do need everything on the back of those bottles, because they all work with each other.

To Your Health