Manganese

  • Assessment
  • Implementation
  • Planning
  • All micronutrient interventions
  • Biochemical
  • Diet

Definition

An essential trace element, as it is incorporated into metalloproteins that are integrated into several key enzymes. Manganese metalloproteins have a wide array of functions as cofactors for several enzyme families including oxidoreductases, transferases, and hydrolases, and as such, manganese is one of the most common metals in human tissue.

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/open-global/biomarkers/mineral/manganese

References

OpeN-Global, 2019