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Manganese
Manganese
Low concern
Manganese is an essential nutrient with an Adequate Intake of 1.8-2.3 mg/day for adults. The IOM Tolerable Upper Intake Level is 11 mg/day for adults.
Found in
207 products
What it is
Essential trace mineral (Mn), required for several enzyme systems including superoxide dismutase.
Nutrient fortificant; naturally present in whole grains, nuts, leafy vegetables.
Why it's flagged
- neurotoxicity at high intakes
What regulators actually say
"The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for manganese for adults age 19 and older is 11 mg/day."
"Manganese sulfate is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Manganese salts permitted as nutrients (21 CFR 182.5; 184.1)
European Union — EFSA
Approved as fortificant; tolerable upper intake set
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