Manganese
Introduction
Present in brown rice, rice bran and polish, walnuts, wheat bran and wheat germ.
Modern Usage
Manganese has been found to improve thyroid function in certain patients, since the thyroid is dependent on both iodine and magnesium.
Traditional Usage
Manganese is an essential trace nutrient that is used by the body for several functions. These include the formation of bone and the growth of other connective tissues; blood clotting; insulin action; cholesterol synthesis; and activating enzymes in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and nucleic acids.
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