Manganese biological functions and neurological impacts: a narrated review

• Main Authors: Mohamad Rafai, Nureen Nabila, Mohd Shamsul Arif, Nur Dayana Sofia, Wan Ahmad Sayuti, Wan Nur Iwani, Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2024
• Subjects: RM216 Diet Therapy. Clinical Nutrition; TX341 Nutrition. Foods and food supply
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/113244/3/113244_Manganese%20biological%20functions%20and%20neurological%20impacts.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/113244/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/article/view/936

Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace mineral critical to a variety of biological processes, including metabolism, antioxidant defense, and enzyme activity. It serves as a cofactor in key metabolic pathways, such as carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, and plays a pivotal role in the function of e...