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Nutrition 101: Manganese

Published in May 2007
Prepared by Jessica Hookham
Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD




Common names
  • Manganese
Recommended Intake
  • Males ≥ 19 years: 2.3 mg/day
  • Females ≥ 19 years: 1.8 mg/day
What's Manganese for?
  • Involved in energy metabolism and bone growth and development
  • Part of an antioxidant enzyme, thereby preventing against free radicals
Best Food sources
  • Vegetables, fruit, grains, bran, nuts, tea









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