antiagingatlanta / neutraceuticals / manganese
Manganese
Preventive Intake: 12-15 mg
Benefits:
- Works as an antioxidant to fight free radicals.
- Important for thyroid and brain function.
- Necessary for sugar metabolism and to keep sugar balanced, especially in diabetics.
- Protects against osteoporosis.
- Known to prevent heart disease by helping the HDL's to work effectively.
- Necessary for wound healing.
- Ensures bone and joint health.
- Used in the treatment of seizure disorders.
- Helps prevent cataracts and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Helps form collagen (the elastic tissue in ligaments and skin).
- Necessary for energy production.
Deficiencies May Cause: Abnormal growth and bone weakness.
Food Sources: Nuts, seeds berries, whole grains and leafy greens.