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USRDA : Men 5 mg, Women 5 mg
Sources: Manganese can be found in the following foods:
- fruits (1 small pear - 86 calories) (Jamaican Rum Pears)
- tea (1 cup brewed chamomile tea - 2 calories)
- vegetables (1 cup raw cauliflower - 25 calories) (Chinese Beef Toss)
- whole grain bread (1 slice whole wheat bread - 69 calories)
- whole grain cereal (1 cup frosted mini-shredded wheat cereal plain - 183 calories)
Functions: Manganese is necessary for:
- healthy metabolism
- maintenance of bones
- maintenance of tendons
Deficiencies : Manganese deficiency (not enough) can result in:
- increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis
- increased risk of osteoporosis
- increased risk of cataracts
- increased risk of multiple sclerosis
- increased risk of seizure disorders
Overdose : Manganese overdose (too much) can result in:
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