BioStacksBest Manganese for General Health
Top 10 products ranked
Clinical dose: 1.8–5 mg
Why Manganese for General Health
Manganese is a supporting nutrient for general health support. Cofactor for manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD), a critical mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme, and enzymes involved in bone formation and carbohydrate metabolism. Adequate intake is easily met through diet—whole grains, nuts, and tea are rich sources. Supplementation is rarely needed and high doses can be neurotoxic.
What dose to look for
Clinical studies typically use 1.8–5 mg of manganese. Supplements that fall short of this threshold are unlikely to match what clinical trials achieved.
What form to look for
Avoid manganese sulfate — basic form, lower absorption. For best results, choose manganese bisglycinate or manganese citrate.
The evidence behind manganese
Research supporting manganese for general health is rated as strong. Cofactor for mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme MnSOD; easily met through diet, supplementation rarely needed Learn more
Thorne
Men's Multi 50+
manganese bisglycinate · 6 mg
Thorne
Basic Nutrients 2/Day
manganese bisglycinate · 3 mg
NOW
Special Two
manganese bisglycinate · 5 mg
California Gold Nutrition
Daily Multivitamins
Mixed forms · 2 mg
Life Extension
Two-Per-Day Multivitamin, 120 Tablets
manganese citrate · 2 mg
Nature's Bounty
Women's Multi, Complete Multivitamin, High Potency
manganese gluconate · 2 mg
NaturesPlus
Hema-Plex Tablets
amino acid chelate · 5 mg
Life Extension
Two-Per-Day Multivitamin, V2, 120 Tablets
manganese citrate · 2 mg
Rainbow Light
Women's One 50+, Daily Multivitamin, High Potency, 60 Vegetarian Tablets
manganese citrate · 5 mg
Rainbow Light
Women's One Daily Multivitamin, High Potency, 60 Vegetarian Tablets
manganese citrate · 2.3 mg