Manganese: essential for enzyme metabolism

Manganese is an essentialTrace elementComponent of approximately60 enzymesand as its activator in numerousMetabolic processesThe most important include the formation of glucose from lactic acid, blood coagulation,Bone formation, sperm production and the development of thecentral nervous system (CNS).

Which foods contain manganese?

Manganese is mainly found inNuts, especially in walnuts, whole grains, legumes, soybeans, green leafy vegetables, artichokes, strawberries, blueberries and gooseberries andblack teacontain.

The functions of manganese

As a component of an antioxidant enzyme, theSuperoxide dismutase, manganese supports the body in neutralizingFree radicalsManganese is the metallic part of the enzyme, which is tiny but extremely important.copper,zincandseleniumplay a similarly important role in enzyme formation. Pyruvate carboxylase converts the lactic acid back intoglucoseHowever, glucose utilization without the presence of oxygen isless effectivethan the breakdown of the nutrient in the presence of oxygen. For this reason, glucose is only broken down into lactic acid when the body urgently needsenergyManganese also influences the formationimportant substances, which forBones, cartilage and jointsare relevant. There are also connections between manganese andCardiovascular diseases, including thearteriosclerosisFurthermore, disruptions to thefertilityand theSkeletal growth(shortened bones) can occur with a manganese deficiency.

Am I lacking manganese?

Already ata relevant pointA supplementary intake of manganese is useful:

-Consume littlewhole grain products?

-Don't you likeblack tea?