Manganese
Overview
Manganese, MN, is an essential micromineral.
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Manganese may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Amino Acids
Manganese activates an enzyme which reacts with Arginine to form Ornithine.
Manganese is involved in the metabolism of Glutamine.
Carbohydrates
Manganese may facilitate the metabolism of Carbohydrates: [1]
Manganese facilitates the conversion of Glucose to Pyruvic Acid (via the process of ). [2]
Manganese is essential for the endogenous synthesis of Chondroitin Sulfate. [3]
Manganese may enhance the synthesis of endogenous Glycosaminoglycans: [4]
Manganese may enhance the utilization of Glucosamine within Chondrocytes. [5]
Manganese is essential for the production of optimal quantities of Proteoglycans in Cartilage. [6]
Enzymes
Manganese is an essential cofactor for the activity of Adenyl Cyclase. [7]
Manganese is an essential cofactor for the activity of Aminopeptidase.
Manganese is an essential cofactor for the activity of Arginase. [8]
Manganese is an essential cofactor for the activity of Pyruvate Carboxylase.
Manganese is an essential component of cellular Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). [9]
Hormones
Manganese may enhance the production of Insulin.
Manganese is a cofactor in the production of Sexual Steroid Hormones (due to it enhancing the endogenous metabolism of Cholesterol).
Manganese is involved in the production of Thyroxine.
Lipids
Manganese may enhance the metabolism of Fats - Dietary.
Minerals
Manganese may improve the absorption of dietary Iron. Anecdotal Evidence
Manganese may improve the absorption of Silicon. Anecdotal Evidence
Manganese may improve the absorption of Zinc. Anecdotal Evidence
Neurotransmitters
Manganese is involved in the synthesis of Dopamine. [10]
Nucleic Compounds
Manganese may facilitate the endogenous synthesis of Nucleic Acids - Endogenous. Anecdotal Evidence
Prostaglandins
Manganese is a cofactor for the production of Prostaglandins within the body.
Proteins
Manganese enhances the synthesis of various endogenous Proteins.
Second Messengers
Manganese is an essential cofactor for the activity of Adenyl Cyclase, the enzyme that generates Cyclic AMP (cAMP). [11]
Vitamins
Manganese may enhance the utilization of Biotin. Anecdotal Evidence
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