Gender | Age | Intake |
---|---|---|
0-6 months | Male | 3 mcg/day |
0-6 months | Female | 3 mcg/day |
7-12 months | Male | 600 mcg/day |
7-12 months | Female | 600 mcg/day |
1-3 years | Male | 1.2 mg/day |
1-3 years | Female | 1.2 mg/day |
3-7 years | Male | 1.5 mg/day |
3-7 years | Female | 1.5 mg/day |
7-11 years | Male | 1.9 mg/day |
7-11 years | Female | 1.6 mg/day |
11-18 years | Male | 2.2 mg/day |
11-18 years | Female | 1.6 mg/day |
19 years and older | Male | 2.3 mg/day |
19 years and older | Female | 1.8 mg/day |
Pregnant women | Female | 2 mg/day |
Lactating women | Female | 2.6 mg/day |
This essential mineral takes part in numerous chemical processes necessary for proper functioning of the human body. Manganese is mostly found in liver, kidneys, pancreas, bones, and pituitary gland. It is widely used as a medicine.
The body needs manganese for processing protein, carbohydrates, cholesterol and other nutrients, formation of bones, functioning of enzymes, and healing of wounds.
It is efficient in anti-oxidant protection, treating anemia, alopecia, osteoporosis, symptoms of PMS, and arthritis, prevention of epileptic seizures, and strengthening bones.
Lack of this mineral is rare. It can lead to joint pain, problems with fertility and bones.
Excess of manganese in the body can cause improper functioning of neurological system, but you will hardly get too much of it from food sources.
As a rule, healthy people absorb manganese easily, but those with liver conditions can have problems with getting rid of this mineral from the body. Thus they may experience above-mentioned side effects.
Manganese is often contained in many supplements used for treating various health issues. Thus you should check the labels and follow the directions very carefully in order not to exceed the tolerable upper limit (11 mg/day for adults).