Click on thumbnail
to view large version | Biotrace - Elemental Manganese
Size: 60ml
Dosage: Serving Size 1ml (1/5 teaspoon. Daily Allowance has not been set for Manganese.
Contra: Please consult with your health care professional.
Manganese is a trace mineral that is concentrated mainly in the bone, liver, pancreas and brain. On average, most people excrete about 4 mg. of manganese each day. Dietary sources of manganese include whole grain cereals, eggs, nuts, seeds and green vegetables. The majority of manganese is lost in the processing and milling process of foods and, in the case of vegetables, manganese content varies depending on the amount contained in the soil.
Manganese is a component of several enzymes and therefore acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids and plays a role in protein, fat and carbohydrate production. It also activates a number of other enzymes including formation of cartilage in the bone and skin. Manganese is important for the production of milk, formation or urea, part of the urine. It also maintains sex-hormone production, nourishes the nerves and brain and is essential for the formation of thyroxine, an important component of the thyroid gland.
Go Back |
