Manganese

Helps form bones. Helps metabolize amino acids, cholesterol, and carbohydrates

Benefit

Manganese contributes to many bodily functions, including the metabolism of amino acids, cholesterol, glucose, and carbohydrates. It also plays a role in bone formation, blood clotting, and reducing inflammation.
The human body cannot produce manganese, but it can store it in the liver, pancreas, bones, kidneys, and brain. A person usually obtains manganese from their diet.

Harm

Signs of a potential manganese deficiency include:
• reduced glucose tolerance
• impaired growth
• changes in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fat
• skeletal or bone abnormalities
• fertility problems