Manganese for Health: Benefits, Metabolism and Food Sources.
Summary
Manganese:an essential trace mineral that acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in carbohydrate, amino acid, cholesterol metabolism, bone formation, antioxidant defense (manganese superoxide dismutase), and blood clotting. Metabolism:assists enzymes (e.g., pyruvate carboxylase) that help process carbohydrates, proteins, and cholesterol.
Benefits
Bone development:supports enzymes needed for proteoglycan synthesis and bone formation.