Manganese
Description
Manganese is involved in the use of carbohydrates and lipids by the body. It is also involved in the fight against free radicals, molecules responsible for oxidative stress which accelerates the cellular ageing process. Manganese may replace magnesium in certain enzymes that need it.
There is no recommended nutritional intake for manganese, as requirements are largely covered by the diet. For adults, they are 1 to 2.5 mg per day.
The benefits
- Contribution to anormal energy metabolism;
- Contribution tobone health and the formation of connective tissue;
- Contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress.
