Manganese
Atomic Number 25
Electron shell drawing
Percentage of manganese output by country
Manganese in its solid form
Why's it so important?
A small amount of manganese is needed to maintain good health. It is used by enzymes in an organism, which are necessary to keep any cell functioning properly. It is almost impossible to have a deficiency of manganese, so it is not necessary to take any supplements for it. However, an excess can cause weakness, sleepiness, tiredness, emotional disturbances, and paralysis.
RDA of Manganese
(mg/day) Males Females
Infants 0-6 months 0.003 0.003
Infants 7-12 months 0.6 0.6
Children 1-3 years 1.2 1.2
Children 4-8 years 1.5 1.5
Children 9-13 years 1.9 1.6
Adolescents 14-18 years 2.2 1.6
Adults 19 years and older 2.3 1.8
Pregnancy all ages - 2.0
Breast-feeding all ages - 2.6
Average Cost for Daily Amount: 75ยข
Which foods have manganese?
- Pineapples
- Pecans, almonds, peanuts
- Instant oatmeal
- Raisin bran cereal
- Brown rice
- Pinto, lima, and navy beans
- Spinach
- Sweet potatoes
- Green and Black Tea
Bibliography
"Manganese (revised)." Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton. Ed. Lawrence W. Baker and David E. Newton. Vol. 2. Detroit: UXL, 2006. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 7 Oct. 2015.
"Micronutrient Information Center." Manganese. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.
"Manganese." University of Maryland Medical Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.