Manganese is important in activating numerous enzymes including those involved in blood sugar control, thyroid function, and energy metabolism. The enzymes activated by manganese are necessary for utilization of choline, biotin, thiamin, and ascorbic acid.
Sod prevents the damaging effects of super oxide free radicals from destroying cellular organelles.
Supplemental manganese increases SOD activity, which stimulates increased antioxidant capabilities. Manganese is involved in the metabolism of cholesterol, fatty acids, and mucopolysaccharides. Functions of manganese include normal skeletal development, a healthy immune system, and maintenance of sex hormone production, healthy nerves, and brain. Manganese is absorbed in the small intestine. Absorption rate is about 40 percent of the total ingested.