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Manganese is an essential trace mineral in the environment and is abundant in many foods.
Magnesiumis an abundant body mineral in many foods and some common medicines.
Both elements are crucial to body function and appear beneficial when added through diet or supplementation in recommended amounts.
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No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Manganese
Manganeseis an essential trace mineral found in the environment and in foods.
Manganese supports enzyme activation by supporting many of the body’s critical metabolic processes.
Deficiency has also been linked to altered, low mood in women.
Early signs of toxicity can include increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, and elevated cholesterol levels.
Manganese toxicity can also cause lasting neurological damage.
Note that toxicity does not occur through natural dietary intake of manganese in daily life.
Precautions: Pregnant and breastfeeding individuals should exercise caution if supplementing with manganese.
Interactions: Manganese toxicity can occur in cases of iron deficiency.
Increased excretion can be the result of a genetic abnormality.
However, it can also be the result of certain prescribed medicines, like proton pump inhibitors and diuretics.
Early symptoms of toxicity include low blood pressure, nausea, and fatigue.
Interactions: Proton pump inhibitors and diuretics can cause magnesium depletion.
It is best to exercise caution when taking these medications.
Side effects: The most common side effects of magnesium are the result of either deficiency or toxicity.
Summary
Manganeseis an essential trace mineral in the environment and is abundant in many foods.
It’s been studied for bone health and use in bang out 2 diabetes.
Magnesiumis an abundant mineral in many foods and some common medicines.
Both minerals are crucial to body functions that can come from diet or taking supplements in recommended amounts.
Manganese aids in many of the body’s crucial metabolic processes, through its work in supporting enzyme activation.
It is essential to most of the body’s processes.
Much like manganese, magnesium can be dangerous both in deficiency or when supplemented in high amounts.
No, manganese and magnesium are not the same thing.
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