An essential trace mineral that is a necessary cofactor in many enzyme systems including those involved in bone formation, energy production and protein metabolism.
What Health Benefits do I Offer?
Supports a strong immune system.
Involved in the production of cellular energy.
Promotes bone growth.
Assists in the metabolism of food.
Enhances normal functioning of the nervous system.
Instrumental in the formation of the thyroxine hormone for the thyroiad gland.
A contributor in the production of sex hormones.
Manganese; an antixoidant assists in the prevention of cancer and heart disease.
Promotes proper bowel function.
Instrumental in the formation of cartilage and synovial (lubricating) fluid of the joints;
When ingested with the 8 Vitamins you receive an overall feeling of well-being.
Aids in the formation of mother's milk.
Necessary component for the proper digestion and utilization of food.
Amplifies the activity of the anti-oxidant enzyme (SOD), which is responsible for inhibiting the superoxide free radical from destroying cellular components.
Ingested with B-complex vitamins, manganese helps support a positive demeaner when confronted with stress, anxiety, and frustration.
Use in conjunction with vitamin K to promote normal blood clotting.
What Food Sources am I Found In?
Dairy products, fish, meat, seafood, grain products, nuts, leafy green vegetables, black tea, unrefined cereals, peas, egg yolks, organ meats, bran, fruits, pineapple, and beet tops.
How Much Should I Have?
RDA for manganese is 2 mg, and recommended amounts can vary from 2-5 mg.
What if I Don't Get Enough?
You become more susceptable to: Repetitive motion syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, birth defects, asthma, joint problems (TMJ), loss of libido, poor cartilage formation, pregnancy miscarriages, retarded growth rate and shortened long bones, paralysis, convulsions, dizziness, ataxia, loss of hearing, digestive problems, blindness and deafness in infants.
Stuff I Should Know
Deficiency and toxicity are rare in the U.S. Don’t take more than 750 mg a day.
I can be used as a supplement to treat:
Asthma; Ataxia; Atherosclerosis; Chondrornalacia; Chondrodystrophy; Convulsions; Dizziness; Hearing Loss; Hypercholesterolemia; Hypoglycemi;, Infertility (failure to ovulate or testicle atrophy); Loss of sex drive; Pancreatic atrophy; Poor cartilage formation problems; Repetitive Motion Syndromes (like TMJ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome); Retarded growth rates; Shortened long bones; Still births or spontaneous miscarriages; Tinnitus.
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'Behold I have given every herb-bearing seed which is
upon the face of all the earth and every tree, in
which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed: to you it
shall be for meat'."
