Manganese

 

The Function

  1. bullet pointManganese is part of some enzymes and activates other enzymes in the body, which are needed for bone formation and to release energy.
  2. bullet pointHelps protect cells?

 

The Facts
Manganese is a component of enzymes including pyruvate carboxylase which is involved in energy metabolism, and mitochondrial  superoxide dismutase?, which is an antioxidant enzyme that protects cells from free-radical damage?

 

Manganese also activates enzymes including phosphotransferase, needed for bone formation??

 

The Foods
Nuts and seeds, pulses, c oatcakes, spaghetti and cereals.
A small amount in green vegetables (such as peas and broccoli)

wise nutrition back element tlwise nutrition element topwise nutrition element tr

wise nutrition element lwise nutrition element fillerwise nutrition element right

wise nutrition element blwise nutrition element botwise nutrition element br

wise nutrition back element tlwise nutrition element topwise nutrition element tr

wise nutrition element lwise nutrition element fillerwise nutrition element right

wise nutrition element blwise nutrition element botwise nutrition element br