Manganese has a role in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism as well as several reactions and bone formation.
Manganese deficiency is associated with diverse physiological functions. A deficiency of manganese (which is extremely rare) may lead to atherosclerosis, confusion, eye problems, hearing problems, heart disorders, high cholesterol levels, hypertension irritability, memory loss, muscle contradiction, pancreatic damage, profuse perspiration, rapid pulse, teeth grinding, tremors and a tendency towards breast ailments.
Other problems associated with deficiency include the occurrence of ataxia, loss of equilibrium, cell ultra structure abnormalities, compromised reproduction function, abnormal glucose tolerance and impaired lipid metabolism.
Although people who consume normal varied diets do not appear to be at risk for manganese deficiency, certain disorders may cause suboptimal status.
Manganese deficiency has been shown to lead to bone demineralization and impaired growth in children, decreased serum cholesterol levels and a transient skin rash in young men, and mildly abnormal glucose tolerance in young women.
Symptoms of manganese deficiency
