Physiological actions of manganese
Adequate levels of manganese, like zinc and copper, are essential for normal human pre-natal and neonatal
development. The physiological functions of manganese are widespread through the body and include [1]:
Normal skeletal growth and development
Normal connective tissue growth and development
Glucose utilization
Protein and nucleic acid metabolism
Lipid metabolism
Pancreatic function
Reproductive function
Enzyme activation