Goals: Bone Health, Antioxidant Properties, Reducing Inflammation, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Connective Tissue, Blood Clotting Factors, Sex Hormones, Beauty, Brain & Focus, Energy & Mood, Gut & Colon, Immune System, Men's Good Aging, Pre-workout, Sleep & Awaken, Stress & Depression, Weight Management, Women's Good Aging
Role: C₁₂H₂₂MnO₁₄•2H₂O is a manganese salt of gluconic acid. It’s required for the normal functioning of your brain, nervous system, and many of your body’s enzyme systems. While your body stores up to about 20 mg of manganese in your kidneys, liver, pancreas, and bones, you also need to get it from your diet.
Daily Intake: Normal whole blood concentrations of manganese range from 4 to 15 mcg/L, but they are highly variable and their utility as a status indicator is unclear. As a supplement, the recommended dosage for net manganese gluconate is 2 to 5 milligrams per day for Adults and teenagers. Pregnant individuals have an Adequate Intake (AI) of an upper limit (UL) of 9 mg without healthcare provider supervision.
Supplementation: Manganese, when combined with nutrients like calcium, zinc, and copper, supports bone mineral density. This is particularly important for older adults. It is part of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), which helps combat free radicals. Proper intake of antioxidant nutrients may reduce free radical generation and improve antioxidant status. It helps reduce inflammation and treat inflammatory diseases, such as osteoarthritis and relieves symptoms associated with PMS.