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MANGANESE
Benefits | Helps form bones. Helps metabolize amino acids, cholesterol, and carbohydrates |
Good Food Sources | Fish, nuts, legumes, whole grains, tea |
Recommended Daily Allowance | M: 2.3 mg, W: 1.8 mg |
Upper Limit per day | 11 mg |
Did You Know? | If you take supplements or have manganese in your drinking water, be careful not to exceed the upper limit. Those with liver damage or whose diets supply abundant manganese should be especially vigilant. |