FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 MANGANESE 2.5 to 5 mg a day Part of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase, SOD (q.v.). Helps prevent allergies, cataracts, osteoporosis, memory loss, multiple sclerosis, dizziness, aids thyroid gland, regulates insulin level. Essential for the utilization of vitamin B1. High intakes of manganese inhibits the absorption of iron, copper, and zinc, while high intakes of zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, bran fiber, spinach, and tannin in tea hinders absorption of manganese. The picolinate or gluconate forms of manganese are preferred. 50 to 200 mg in divided doses per day for 2 weeks for tendonitis and bursitis thereafter 15 to 30 mg per day. (27) "Provided cancer protection for lab animals exposed to nickel subsulfide, one of the most deadly carcinogens known." Dr. F. W. Sunderman, Jr., Univ. of Connecticut, Farmington (C&EN, Jan.17, 1977). See note 2. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
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FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 MANGANESE 2.5 to 5 mg a day Part of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase, SOD (q.v.). Helps prevent allergies, cataracts, osteoporosis, memory loss, multiple sclerosis, dizziness, aids thyroid gland, regulates insulin level. Essential for the utilization of vitamin B1. High intakes of manganese inhibits the absorption of iron, copper, and zinc, while high intakes of zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, bran fiber, spinach, and tannin in tea hinders absorption of manganese. The picolinate or gluconate forms of manganese are preferred. 50 to 200 mg in divided doses per day for 2 weeks for tendonitis and bursitis thereafter 15 to 30 mg per day. (27) "Provided cancer protection for lab animals exposed to nickel subsulfide, one of the most deadly carcinogens known." Dr. F. W. Sunderman, Jr., Univ. of Connecticut, Farmington (C&EN, Jan.17, 1977). See note 2. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
