Manganese Deficiency

Conditions associated with manganese deficiency include:

• Impaired growth
• Fertility issues
• Impaired glucose tolerance
• Altered lipid metabolism
• Weakness
• Osteopaenia and osteoporosis
• Premenstrual symptoms
• Reduced coagulation
• Hair reddening
• Dermatitis

References:

1. Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamins A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2001. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK222310/
2. https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/publications/17122_nhmrc_nrv_update-dietary_intakes-web.pdf
3. World Health Organization. Trace elements in human nutrition and health. 1996. Available from: http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/micronutrients/9241561734/en/
4. Wada O. What are Trace Elements. JMAJ. 2004; 47(8):351-358.

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