Minerals Minerals Oral

Manganese

Supports bone formation and metabolism.

Sci.Manganese albion manganese bisglycinate chelate fermented manganese bisglycinate from 50 mg of mang chelate hvp manganese chelate hydrolyzed protein manganese chelate {maganese} amino acid chelate {magnesium} glycinate mang. amino acid chelate manganese (manganese) aac {manganese} aac manganese a.a.c. manganese aac manganese aac complex manganese acc manganese acid chelate (manganese) amino acid chelate {manganese} amino acid chelate manganese amino acid chelate manganese amino acid chelate complex manganese amino acid chelate/complex {manganese} amino acid complex (manganese) aminoate {manganese} aminoate manganese aminoate (manganese) aminoate complex {manganese} aminoate complex manganese aminoate complex manganese amino chelate {manganese} arginate manganese arginate manganese ascorbate manganese asparate (manganese) aspartate manganese aspartate manganese aspartate cmplx. manganese aspartate cmpx. {manganese} aspartate complex manganese aspartate complex manganese aspartate/sulfate complex {manganese} aspartic acid chelate manganese asporotate manganese bisglycinate manganese bis-glycinate chelate manganese bisglycinate chelate manganese bisglycinate chelate traacs(r) manganese bisglycinate sulfate manganese bisglycinate sulfate chelate {manganese} cfmsa chelate {manganese} chelate manganese chelate manganese chelazome manganese chelazome(r) amino acid chelate manganese {complex} manganese complex manganese glutamate {manganese} glycinate manganese glycinate {manganese} glycinate amino acid chelate manganese glycinate amino acid chelate {manganese} glycinate chelate manganese glycinate chelate manganese glycine amino acid chelate (manganese) histidinate manganese histidinate {manganese} hvp chelate manganese hvp chelate {manganese} hydrolyzed protein chelate manganese hydrolyzed protein-chelate manganese hydrolyzed rice protein chelate manganese hydrolyzed vegetable protein manganese (ii) bisglycinate chelate manganese (ii) glycinate chelate manganese l-aspartate manganese lysinate chelate manganese orotate manganese rice protein chelate {manganese} soy amino acid chelate manganese soy chelate manganese spirulina chelate manganese yeast {manganous} chelate manganous chelate mang. bisglycinate mang. glycinate chelate mang. glycinate complex mn amino acid chelate mn. amino acid chelate mn bisglycinate mn chelate mn glycinate quelato aminoácido de manganeso spirulina-bound manganese aminoate traacs manganese bisglycinate chelate traacs manganese glycinate traacs manganese glycinate chelate traacs manganese glycinate complex manganese sulfate manganese sulfate dihydrate manganese sulfate monohydrate Manganese sulfate manganese lactate Manganese Lactate manganese alpha ketoglutarate manganese alpha-ketoglutarate manganese ketoglutarate Manganese Alpha-Ketoglutarate manganese amino acid oligofructose complex Manganese Fructo-Oligosaccharides manganese malate Manganese Malate {manganese} asp. picolinate {manganese} picolinate manganese picolinate Manganese picolinate from 2 mg of manganese ascorbate mn ascorbate Manganese Ascorbate
8 forms
Oral

About Manganese

Manganese is a trace mineral essential for various physiological functions, including bone formation, metabolism, and antioxidant defense. It plays a crucial role in the activity of several enzymes involved in energy production and the synthesis of connective tissue.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
7590

At a glance

Approval status

supplement

Compare All Forms

8 forms

Compare supplement forms of Manganese by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

High Moderate Low
Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Manganese
  • CAS: 7439-96-5
  • Label category: Synthetic (Chelated)
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Manganese Alpha-Ketoglutarate — — — View →
Manganese Ascorbate — — — View →
Manganese Fructo-Oligosaccharides — — — View →
Manganese Lactate — — — View →
Manganese Malate — — — View →
Manganese picolinate — — — View →
Manganese sulfate — — — View →

Type: Minerals

Inorganic elements essential for various physiological functions including bone formation, nerve function, and enzyme activity.

Absorption: Minerals often compete for absorption. Chelated forms generally have better bioavailability.

Interactions: High doses of some minerals can interfere with absorption of others. Some minerals can interact with medications.

Watch out for

Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.

  • May interact with calcium and iron absorption.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Manganese forms:

Bone Health Metabolism Support Antioxidant Defense

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Manganese forms:

Nausea How serious: Mild Neurotoxicity (excessive) How serious: Severe Neurological Effects How serious: high

What does the research say?

Manganese has been studied for its role in bone health, metabolism, and antioxidant activity. Research indicates that adequate manganese levels are important for maintaining bone density and preventing osteoporosis. Studies also suggest its involvement in metabolic processes and its potential protective effects against oxidative stress.