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Manganese is an essential trace mineral that is especially critical in supporting cognitive facilities and functions, including nerve activities, emotional stability, and retaining memories. Manganese also is called into play to enhance the immune system, aid digestion, support bone health, and help combat free radicals.
In the area of prostate health, manganese helps produce sex hormones and sperm, boosts sexual energy, and helps maintain overall reproductive health. A deficiency of manganese may lead to impotence, low sex drive, a low sperm count, and thus contribute to infertility. Therefore it is important to maintain adequate levels of this important mineral. The Health and Nutrition Examination Survey notes that as many as 30 percent of Americans do not get the recommended daily amount of manganese in their diet, which is 2 mg, while other experts say the figure is closer to 37 percent. The main sources of dietary manganese are whole grains and whole grain products, such as wheat breads and pastas. Other sources of manganese include raw nuts, leafy green vegetables, avocados, carrots, pineapple, and eggs.
Reference
University of Maryland Medical Center: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/manganese-000314.htm
