INFORMATION ON MANGANESE A.A.C.
Manganese is a trace mineral naturally occuring in the body, with most of it found in bones and the rest distributed in tissues like the pancreas, kidneys, liver, adrenal glands and pituitary glands.
It is regarded an essential nutrient and responsible for a vast number of biological roles, including proper enzyme functioning, wound healing, nutrient absorption and bone development.
Manganese is a cofactor of many enzyme systems, specifically, those involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, cholesterol and thyroid function. It helps to convert fats and proteins into energy, assists with digestion and utilization of nutrients, helps control blood sugar and support cartilage and bone formation.
Manganese is critical in protecting mitochondria against oxidative damage. As a constituent of an antioxidant enzyme, known as superoxide dismutase (SOD), it plays a primary role in fighting cell-damaging free radicals.
In addition, Manganese is thought to be important for normal funtioning of the brain and nervous system.
Through increasing collagen and cartilage production, it supports recovery from injury and wound healing and is widely used for its anti-inflammatory qualities.
How it works:
Manganese primarily functions as an activator for enzymes and may also be a cofactor in lipid, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism.
It supports cellular energy, reproduction, bone growth, immune system functioning and blood sugar balance.
POPULAR USE & PUBLISHED BENEFITS bbbb
- Enzyme catalyst
- Energy / Metabolism / Blood sugar regulation
- Bone and joint health
- Antioxidant
- Nutrient absorption / Digestion
- Woundhealing / Recovery / Inflammation
- Cognitive functioning / CNS health
- Reproductive health / Hormone functioning
WHOLE FOODS
- Seafood, clams, crayfish, fish, bass, trout, pike, perch
- Nuts (hazel, pecans, macadamia, almonds, cashews, pistachio, walnuts, peanuts)
- Seeds (pumpkin, chia, sesame, flax, sunflower)
- Wholewheat bread/pita/ muffin, raisin bran cereal, oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, barley, rye
- Tofu and soybean products
- Beans (Lima, Butterbeans, Winged beans, chickpeas, adzuki beans, white beans, black-eyed beans, kidney beans, pinto beans)
- Spinach, beet greens, swiss chard, napa cabbage, kale, amaranth leaves, sweet potatoe, roman lettuce, avocados
- Tea (green, black)
- Figs, bananas, blueberries, grapes, kiwifruit, strawberries, raspberries
RECOMMENDED USE
- Range: 0.5 - 4mg daily
- Popular use: 1mg daily
- Taken daily with food