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Recommended Daily Allowance for Manganese (RDA) - Mineral/Trace Element - Intake of Dietary Manganese, How Much to Eat

Manganese: Daily Needs

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Recommended Daily Allowance for Manganese

What is Manganese?

An essential trace element, or mineral, manganese is concentrated in the skeleton, liver, kidneys and heart. The body of an average adult contains 12-20mg of manganese, and loses about 4mg per day.

Functions of Manganese in Diet

It helps to activate enzymes, essential for the body's proper use of biotin, vitamin B1 and vitamin C, and contributes to a wide range of body processes involving bone health, growth, hormone action and the central nervous system.

Manganese: Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)

US RDA: Women: 1.8mg/day Men: 2.3mg/day
EU RDA: No official figures.

Manganese from Tea

Anyone who is a regular tea-drinker need have no worries about manganese deficiency. Tea is a major source of Manganese and supplies (for example) up to half the daily UK intake.

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