The Solgar Chelated Manganese is a dietary supplement in tablets, with 8mg manganese per tablet in the form of diglycinic manganese, i.e. chelated manganese bound to the amino acid glycine. The amount corresponds to 400% of the Recommended Daily Intake. The package contains 100 tablets, i.e. approximately 100 days of use.
It is aimed at adults who want a single manganese supplement instead of a multivitamin or a complex metal formula, usually because they prefer to control exactly which trace elements and in what quantity they add to their diet.
Manganese is a trace element, i.e. the body needs it in very small amounts compared to metals such as calcium or magnesium. Its role is not structural but catalytic: it acts as a co-factor, i.e. as a necessary accompanying element that allows specific enzymes to perform their task. Without it, these enzymes do not have their active structure.
Two families of manganese enzymes explain its approved claims. The first is related to the formation of connective tissue, i.e. the collagen and proteoglycan network that supports skin, cartilage and bone. The second concerns a form of superoxide dismutase that resides in the mitochondria and uses manganese in its active center. It follows that manganese contributes to normal energy metabolism, to the maintenance of normal bone status, to the normal formation of connective tissue and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.* It should be noted that dietary deficiency of manganese is rare in a usual diet, as the trace element is found in nuts, legumes, whole grains and tea.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, manganese is a key nutrient that participates in many chemical processes in the human body. The company states:
The above statements are attributed to the producer and correspond to approved health claims for manganese.
The word chelated describes a chemical bond: the metal ion is surrounded by an organic molecule, here by two glycine molecules, the smallest amino acid. The rationale behind this choice is that the metal travels to the intestine as a neutral complex rather than as a free ion, which reduces competition with other metals and the effect of food phytochemicals. The forms are few: acidic phosphoric calcium and microcrystalline cellulose as a base, cellulose gum and vegetable stearate magnesium.
The dose of 8mg corresponds to 400% of the Reference Intake, i.e. it is four times the daily reference value. It is a substantial amount of trace element and not a symbolic addition, so the guideline of one tablet per day should not be exceeded. Since trace elements compete with each other in absorption, especially iron and zinc with manganese, it is worth checking what else you are taking at the same time.
It suits adults who have been specifically recommended manganese and want a single-ingredient formulation with a clear dose. It suits those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, as the product is stated to be suitable for these choices. It suits people who avoid sugar, salt, starch, wheat, soy, gluten or dairy products, based on the producer's statement. It also suits those who want to build their own supplement combination instead of taking a ready-made multivitamin.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. The suspicion of trace element deficiency is not determined by self-diagnosis but by laboratory test and medical evaluation.
Main ingredients per 1 tablet: Manganese (as diglycinic manganese) 8mg, 400% of the Daily Reference Intake.
Other ingredients: acidic phosphoric calcium, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose gum, diglycinic manganese, vegetable stearate magnesium.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, lactose, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, with kosher certification.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 tablet daily with food.
The package of 100 tablets is sufficient for about 100 days, i.e. three months and something. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Metals and trace elements are best taken two hours away from tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics, as this may affect drug absorption. People with liver disease should discuss use with their doctor, as manganese is excreted via bile. In pregnancy, lactation, medication or existing health condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
It is manganese chemically bound to two glycine molecules, an amino acid. This chelated form is chosen by the producer for absorption reasons.
Because it is a single-ingredient formulation with 8mg of manganese, while the daily reference value is 2mg. The guideline of one tablet should not be exceeded.
Most multivitamins already contain manganese. Add up the quantities and ask your pharmacist before combining.
Nuts, legumes, whole grains and tea are among the richest dietary sources.
Trace elements compete in absorption. If you are taking other metals, discuss the time of intake with your pharmacist.
Yes, the producer states the product as vegan and vegetarian, with kosher certification.
Yes, the guideline is one tablet daily with food.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or diagnosis of a human disease.
Main ingredients per 1 tablet: Manganese (as manganese diglycinate) 8mg, 400% of the Reference Daily Intake.
Other ingredients: acidic phosphoric calcium, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose gum, manganese diglycinate, magnesium stearate.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, lactose, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, with kosher certification.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 tablet daily with food.
The 100 tablet package lasts for about 100 days, i.e. three months and a bit. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Metals and trace elements are best taken two hours away from tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics, as this may affect drug absorption. People with liver disease should discuss use with their doctor, as manganese is excreted through bile. In pregnancy, breastfeeding, on medication or with existing health issues, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
