Found In: Brown rice, mussels, hazelnuts, and pecans

Form: Manganese Gluconate

Source: Manganese carbonate, Gluconic acid

Supplier: Liaoyang Fuqiang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Final Location of Manufacturing: Liaoning, China

Benefits:

• Bone health
• Decreased risk for preeclampsia
• Cofactor for many enzymes involved in many metabolic processes
• Healthy immune response
• Normal blood clotting
• May stimulate collagen production

Manganese is one of the most underrated minerals. Your body needs plenty of manganese to survive, and this nutrient prevents and reduces the symptoms of tons of different diseases.

Along with zinc, copper, and calcium, manganese protects your bones by improving your bone mineral density. Since it is a vasodilator, it helps blood flow to your brain and other parts of your body. Perhaps most importantly, manganese also helps regulate your thyroid activity, which may improve your energy levels.