Manganese
Functions of Manganese in the body
Manganese
deficiency
Symptoms
of Manganese deficiency
Association
with other minerals and vitamins
Factors
which reduce Manganese absorption
Factors which increase Manganese excretion
Normal amounts of Manganese in the diet
| Age |
mg/day |
| Children (0-10 years) |
|
| 11yrs+ (inc adults) |
|
| Lactation |
|
Sources of dietary Manganese
| Source |
mg/100g |
Source |
mg/100g |
| Kelp |
|
Broccoli |
|
| Cheddar cheese |
|
Milk (whole) |
|
| Sesame seeds |
|
Cottage cheese |
|
| Sardines |
|
Canned Salmon |
|
| Bean curd |
|
Cooked soybeans |
|
| Molasses |
|
Wheat germ |
|
| Figs (dried) |
|
Dried
apricots |
|
| Kale |
|
Roasted peanuts |
|
| Almonds |
|
Cabbage |
|
| Parsley |
|
Wholewheat bread |
|
| Yoghurt |
|
Eggs |
|
| Shrimp |
|
Pumpkin seeds |
|
| Sunflower seeds |
|
Carrot |
|
| Raw buckwheat |
|
Sweet potato |
|
| Olives |
|
Brown rice |
|
Manganese supplements
People requiring additional Manganese.
Which
form of Manganese to take?
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