Health BENEFITS of Manganese:
- helps the body absorb calcium
- important for strong bones and joints
- supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
- helps reduce chronic inflammation
- plays a role in blood sugar control
- helps break down amino acids and glucose
- required for proper nerve and brain function
- helps speed up wound healing
- assists in maintaining thyroid health
Foods HIGH in Manganese:
- almonds
- banana
- barley
- beans
- beet greens
- beets
- berries
- black pepper
- buckwheat
- brown rice
- Brussels sprouts
- bulgur
- chia seeds
- cinnamon
- coconut
- collard greens
- eggplant
- garlic
- green peas
- kale
- lentils
- nuts & seeds
- oats
- pecans
- pineapple
- pine nuts
- quinoa
- sea vegetables
- spaghetti squash
- spinach
- split peas
- sweet potato
- Swiss chard
- turmeric
- walnuts
Things to KNOW About Manganese:
Manganese plays a vital role in the metabolism of nutrients by acting as a catalyst (co-factor) in a variety of chemical processes in your body.
Manganese is stored in the human body in the kidneys, liver, pancreas, adrenal glands, and bones. Manganese is not absorbed by the body very easily and only about 10% to 15% of the manganese ingested is absorbed into the body's organs.