Manganese
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Key facts
Sources: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Manganese-HealthProfessional/ · FDA DV 2.3 mg (https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/daily-value-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); pre-2016 DV [2] (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/27/2016-11867/food-labeling-revision-of-the-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); adult UL 11 mg
Daily dose across products (mg/day)
Label data from official national databases and brand websites, as declared; not lab-verified.
Common forms
| Form | Products | Median | P5–P95 | Elemental fraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese sulfate | 516 | 2 mg | 0.5 – 8 | — |
| Manganese gluconate | 489 | 1 mg | 0.1 – 10 | 11.4% [source] |
| Manganese citrate | 404 | 2.3 mg | 0.5 – 10 | — |
| Manganese bisglycinate | 363 | 1.5 mg | 0.33 – 6 | — |
Common questions
What is the Daily Value for Manganese?
The US FDA Daily Value for adults and children aged 4 and over is 2.3 mg. It is a labelling reference, not a personal recommendation. [source]
Is there an upper limit for Manganese?
The adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is 11 mg per day. Going above it long term raises the risk of adverse effects. See the linked source. [source]
How much Manganese do products usually contain per day?
As of 2026-11-01, 3,011 products list a comparable daily dose (3,035 dose records; one product can have several). The median is 2 mg per day, and 90% of records fall between 0.25 and 10 mg. Figures come from labels and are not lab-tested. [source]
What are the side effects of Manganese?
Studies have not shown harm from manganese in food and drinks. Toxicity has occurred from water very high in manganese or from inhaling manganese dust in welding or mining; symptoms include tremors, muscle spasms, hearing problems, mania, insomnia, depression, headaches and mood changes. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
What happens if you take too much Manganese?
The adult UL is 11 mg a day from all sources. Do not exceed it unless a health care provider recommends it. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Is Manganese safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
The recommended amount is 2.0 mg a day in pregnancy and 2.6 mg while breastfeeding. The UL in pregnancy and breastfeeding is 9 mg (teens) and 11 mg (women). (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Does Manganese interact with medications or other supplements?
Manganese is not known to interact with any medicines. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Top ranked
| Rank | Brand | Product | Per day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swanson | Albion Manganese 10 mg | 10 mg | 100.0 |
| 2 | Vitamin World | Amino Acid Chelated Manganese 5 mg | 5 mg | 97.8 |
| 2 | The Vitamin Shoppe | Manganese 10 mg | 10 mg | 97.8 |
| 4 | Douglas Laboratories | Manganese | 8 mg | 94.4 |
| 4 | Pure Encapsulations | Manganese (Aspartate/Citrate) | 8 mg | 94.4 |