What is Manganese? Manganese is a trace mineral necessary for the activation of body enzymes involved in the digestion and utilization of food and nutrients. Aside from Manganese is a trace mineral that is vital to life. The human body contains about 15 to 20 milligrams of it. Most of it is found in the bones, with the rest distributed throughout the body in tissues like the pancreas, kidneys, liver, adrenal glands and pituitary glands. Manganese aids in the formation of connective tissue, bones, blood-clotting factors, and sex hormones and plays a role in, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. It also supports the immune system, and is involved in the production of cellular energy, reproduction. Manganese is helps activate key enzymes in protein and energy metabolism the formation of collagen, cholesterol fatty acid synthesis DNA and RNA production. Manganese is a component of the antioxidant enzyme manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD). Antioxidants such as MnSOD can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause. Closely associated with copper and zinc, manganese also participates directly in the photosynthetic creation of oxygen from water. Manganese Food Sources Foods high in manganese • dark green leafy vegetables (broccoli, chard, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, romaine lettuce, spinach) • avocados• pineapple • raspberries • nuts (almonds, peanuts, pecans, walnuts). Other manganese food sources include • bananas, blueberries, figs, grapes, kiwifruit, strawberries • blackstrap molasses • maple syrup • black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds, garlic, peppermint, thyme, turmeric •egg yolks • beets, carrots, sweet potato • asparagus • celery • leek... ... middle of paper ... ...50 Yrs 2.3* mg Females older than 50 Yrs 1.8* mg Males older than 50 Yrs 2.3* mg Pregnant Women 14-18 Yrs 2.0* mg Pregnant Women 19-50 Yrs 2.0* mg Lactating Mothers 14-18 Yrs 2.6* mg Lactating Mothers 19-50 Yrs 2.6* mg These dosages are the minimum required per day to ward off deficiency. In therapeutic use of this nutrient, dosage is increased as necessary for the ailment, keeping in mind Manganese toxicity levels. Legend 1 µg = 1 mcg = 1 microgram = 1/1,000,000 of a gram 1 mg = 1 milligram = 1/1,000 of a gram * Indicates AI figures based on Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) figures Works Cited http://www.healthsupplementsnutritionalguide.com/Manganese.html http://www.vitamins-supplements.org/dietary-minerals/manganese.php http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-182-MANGANESE.aspx?activeIngredientId=182&activeIngredientName=MANGANESE&source=2
Mn and Ca are without any effect. Cu, Co, Ni, and V have restrain effect on growth of the organism as well as kanamycin formation.
Distribution of Mn in the body is dependent on the mitochondrial content of tissues, with the greatest deposition in mitochondrial-rich tissues such as bone, liver, kidneys, pituitary gland, and pancreas (J. Freeland-Graves., 2005). The liver plays a major role in the excretion of surplus Mn, and helps in maintenance of Mn homeostasis (C. Davis 1992). Excess Mn is secreted into the bile by the liver, and subsequently excreted through the feces (EFSA, 2013). Thus, hepatic dysfunction may result in Mn imbalance, thereby causing deficiency or toxicity of this mineral (J. Crossgrove and W. Zheng 2004). Alternatively, Mn can be excreted through pancreatic juices and be reabsorbed into the lumen of duodenum and jejunum (R. Allinson 1978). Excretion of Mn via urine is of less significance, and appears to be independent of diet intake (J.H. Freeland-Graves 1988).
... like tuna, mackerel, and salmon. some dairy products, orange juice, soy milk, and some cereals. The only mineral that was the least of the 100% recommended by my DRI was potassium, Which I plan to get from bananas like I stated before, avocados and cantaloupe.
This mineral is what holds us all together. Without it, the human body could fall apart. It is also the essential part of collagen.
Selenium is essential as a cofactor of certain enzymes that help maintain normal body functions. For example, it aids in the reduction of glutathione peroxidase enzymes, which have antioxidant activity. It also acts as a cofactor of thyroid hormone enzymes and is therefore important in all thyroid gland activities.
is a very useful nutrient for human life forms as it is the source for
Iron is an essential part of a healthy diet. Iron compounds are employed for medicinal purposes in the treatment of anemia, when the amount of hemoglobin or the number of red blood corpuscles in the blood is lowered.
Copper works in conjunction with zinc for the formation of digestive enzymes. These enzymes break down the macronutrients found in food and help the body absorb them. They also keep things moving along so that toxins and waste are effectively eliminated from the body.
...anganese levels include hypertension, psychiatric illnesses, mental confusion, impaired memory, loss of appetite and neurological problems. Well water containing a high manganese content can lead to excessive manganese intake and increased bacterial growth (Blaurock-Busch, 2002). Except for one isolated incident, which still remains unclear, manganese intoxication due to drinking water has not been recorded. In 1941 in Japan, the cause of a disease similar to encephalitis was attributed to well water with a high manganese concentration of 14 mg/L. However, other metals like zinc were also present in excessive concentrations and it was never confirmed whether the high level of manganese was, on its own, responsible for causing the disease. Regarding the acceptable daily intake, no adverse health effects were noted in humans with the following daily manganese intakes:
Minerals (micronutrient), there are various minerals and each group plays a different role, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and phosphorus (P) all help to harden bones and teeth. Iron (Fe) plays a crucial role in haemoglobin (Hb). Potassium (K), sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) are all helpful in maintaining the bodies PH balance and are all used in action potential (Grammarly,
The human body requires small amounts of nutrients in microgram or milligram quantities in our diet because it cannot synthesize the necessary amounts on its own. These nutrients are considered micronutrients. Micronutrients are a combination of water, vitamins, and minerals. Vitamins are organic compounds that do not provide energy, but are essential to the body in helping “aid in metabolism, as well as the growth, development and maintenance of body tissues” (Byrd-Bredbenner, Moe and Beshgetoor 402). Vitamins are broken down into two groups, water-soluble and fat-soluble. The water-soluble vitamins are the B-vitamins, and vitamin C. The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. Minerals are needed in even smaller amounts, however these inorganic substances are necessary for “cell metabolism, nerve impulse transmission and growth and development” (Byrd-Bredbenner, Moe and Beshgetoor 485). Minerals can be categorized into major or trace minerals. The major minerals include Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Sulfur. Trace minerals are Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Iodine, Selenium, Chromium, Fluoride, Molybdenum and Ultratrace minerals.
Selenium is often used in the production of stainless steel, energy converters, photo copy machines and surprisingly, medical use. In fact, selenium is very beneficial to the human body and is essential to our everyday lives. It is a mineral that protects the elasticity in body tissues, decreases/slows down the aging process, and as well as enhances the flow of oxygen to the heart. In addition, selenium aids the body with producing special proteins called antioxidant enzymes which decrease and/or prevent cell damage.
Micronutrients are minerals and vitamins essential to maintain your good health. There are about thirty different micronutrients that are needed for normal growth and maintenance of human life. When food is left in its normal stage, it is filled with these thirty micronutrients. All
Zinc is an essential trace element for many living organisms. While this can be said about other essential metals, zinc is unique in its physiochemical properties that give it the ability to interact with donor groups of different ligands, resulting in a broad range of stability constants and diversity of the biological functions and processes that zinc is involved in. It was discovered and recognized as a new metal in the eightieth century, While its biological essentiality was found by Raulin for the growth of Aspergillus niger In 1869 [1]. In 1933 Zinc was found essential for the growth of animals while studying its effect on rats. [2]