Trace minerals
Manganese
Bone · antioxidant
Bone formation, MnSOD antioxidant, amino acid metabolism.
Upper-limit caution
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Manganese is 11 mg per day. Routine intakes above this level — counting food + supplements — raise the risk of adverse effects. Multivitamins, fortified foods, and standalone supplements stack faster than people expect.
How Manganese appears on labels
Supplement labels list Manganese under several names depending on the chemical form used. Any of these on an ingredients panel counts toward your Manganese intake:
- manganese
- manganese sulfate
- manganese bisglycinate
Deep dive
For mechanism of action, dosing protocols, evidence grade, and interaction warnings on Manganese, see the full encyclopedia entry:
Manganese encyclopedia entry →Related trace minerals
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Get the appMedical disclaimer. This page is educational and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Targets and upper limits are general adult reference values; individual needs vary by age, sex, pregnancy status, and clinical context.