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Manganese in the Diet: Bioaccessibility, Adequate Intake, and Neurotoxicological Effects
Airton C Martins1, Bárbara Nunes Krum1,2, Libânia Queirós1,3
1Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York 10461, United States.
Abstract:
Manganese (Mn) is an essential element that participates in several biological processes. Mn serves as a cofactor for several enzymes, such as glutamine synthetase and oxidoreductases, that have an important role in the defense of the organisms against oxidative stress. The diet is the main source of Mn intake for humans, and adequate daily intake levels for this metal change with age. Moreover, in higher amounts, Mn may be toxic, mainly to the brain. Here, we provide an overview of Mn occurrence in food, addressing its bioaccessibility and discussing the dietary standard and recommended intake of Mn consumption. In addition, we review some mechanisms underlying Mn-induced neurotoxicity.
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