Collection: Manganese

Manganese is a trace element that the body needs in small amounts. It is necessary for the normal functioning of the brain, the nervous system, and many of the body's enzyme systems.

Although your body stores about 20 mg of manganese in your kidneys, liver, pancreas, and bones, you also need to obtain it from your diet. Manganese is considered an essential nutrient and is found particularly in seeds and whole grains, as well as in smaller amounts in legumes, beans, nuts, leafy green vegetables, and tea.