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Manganese

Widely available in grains, nuts and tea. Supplementation is rarely indicated.

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Evidence strength

60/100Moderate
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: correcting deficiency, which is rare.

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How long to take it

Rarely needed at all.

Who it's actually for

Almost nobody. Check whether your multivitamin already includes it.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
11 mg per day
Excess is neurotoxic, producing Parkinson-like symptoms. Risk rises in liver disease.
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Interactions to know about

No commonly documented medication clashes in our data. That is not the same as none existing.

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Practical notes

  • Tea alone can supply a large share of daily intake.