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Manganese Molybdenum
Manganese Molybdenum (Human Nutrition · Summary of Trace Minerals) — "Manganese sources include legumes, nuts, and leafy green vegetables. The recommended inta…
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- Manganese and molybdenum nutrition
- Manganese
- Sources include legumes, nuts, and leafy green vegetables.
- The recommended intake for adults is 1.8–2.3 mg/day.
- Manganese is involved in glucose synthesis and amino-acid catabolism.
- Deficiency can cause impaired growth, skeletal abnormalities, and abnormal glucose metabolism.
- No groups are listed as being at risk for deficiency.
- Toxicity can cause nerve damage; the UL is 11 mg/day.
- Molybdenum
- Sources include milk, grains, and legumes.
- The recommended intake is 45 mcg/day.
- Molybdenum is a cofactor for a number of enzymes.
- Deficiency is unknown.
- Toxicity can cause arthritis and joint inflammation; the UL is 2 mg/day.