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Manganese

Manganese is an essential trace mineral that is part of several enzymes. It comes from foods such as whole grains, nuts, legumes and tea.

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Why do EU and US safety values differ?

EFSA could not establish a tolerable upper intake level and instead set a safe level of 8 mg daily for adults, including pregnancy and breastfeeding, from all dietary sources. This is neither a daily target nor a threshold above which harm is certain. The US adult upper limit is 11 mg daily. 1 2 3

Who is more vulnerable to excess?

Chronic liver disease reduces manganese elimination. Iron deficiency increases absorption. Both can increase vulnerability to manganese toxicity, which can affect the nervous system. 3

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

Sources

  3. Manganese: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals NIH Office of Dietary Supplements