Manganese
Functions
- It helps to catalyze biochemical reactions.
- Important for digestion and utilization of enzymes.
- Aids glucose metabolism.
- Important in growth and development of normal bone structure.
- Acts as an antioxidant.
Sources
- Nuts
- Whole grains
- Oats
- Brown rice
- Egg yolk
- Legumes
- Green leafy vegetables (spinach)
- Alfa alfa
- Coffee beans
- Tea
Deficiency
- Fatigue
- Poor memory
- Nervous irritability
- Ataxia
Toxicity
- No known toxicity from manganese in food.
Environmental toxicity is possible