Manganese is needed for growth and reproduction, carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Manganese is involved in the antioxidant SOD and is important for strains, sprains and inflammation.

The RDA of manganese is 2.3mg and the SONA is 10mg.

A lack of manganese is associated with wounds that are slow to heal and bone loss

Good food sources of manganese are; Pecans, Brasil nuts, almonds, barley, rye, buckwheat, split peas, whole wheat, walnuts, spinach, oats, raisons, rhubarb, Brussel sprouts, millet, carrots, broccoli, brown rice.