Manganese, an important mineral for skin and joints

 

  Manganese, a less known and used mineral, plays an important physiological role in bone cartilage syntesis.

  The body contains about 10 grams of manganese, which is distributed in the liver, kidney, bone, pancreas, pituitary gland and in the blood of the embryo.

Lately are more and more studies that provides informations on the properties and manganese roles in the body.

Manganese participate directly in the synthesis of collagen, a substance that has the ability to regenerate skin and tissues. Thus, it has uses in cosmetics, prevents or treats wrinkles.

Helps preventing osteoarthritis by stimulating collagen synthesis, which helps the formation of bones and cartilage. At the same time contributes to maintaining bone strength.

It participate in the metabolism of carbohydrates, steroids and hormones, in hypothyroidism.

Along with the pituitary gland, manganese help through its participation in the synthesis of hormones, optimization of neural functions such as memory. It is used in the treatment of neurological disorders such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, senility, schizophrenia, tardive dyskinesia.

Manganese has antioxidant properties is a powerful agent in prevention and in supporting the body fight cancer.

 In lactating women, including supplements containing manganese activates milk production. Daily consume 1-2 glasses of pineapple juice.

The main natural sources of manganese

-pineapple... a glass of pineapple juice contains about 3 grams of manganese;

-green vegetables and dried vegetables as: parsley, celery, leeks, beets, eggplant, beans;

-whole cereals, wheat germ, whole wheat bread;

-nuts and seeds, almonds, hazelnuts;

-tea leaves;

-ginger;

-fruits as: pineapple, pears, apples or plums.

Diseases caused by manganese deficiency

-osteoporosis;

-allergies;

-pain in joints, tendons weakening;

-tachycardia;

-states of irritability and restness.

  

Manganese is used with other minerals

-with cobalt and lithium in treating anxiety;

-with copper in treating osteoarthritis and asthma, breast cracks, eczema, the treatment of flu and common cold, hemorrhoids, when fatigue occurs in the evening, rhinitis, where intestinal cramps, varicose ulcers;

-with cobalt and copper in treating muscle cramps;

-in treating anxiety along with cobalt and lithium.