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[0] manganese [1] The primary role of manganese is as a coenzyme in a variety of metabolic processes. It helps the body produce energy from foods, and it is also involved in thyroid function and bone formation. In addition, manganese is involved in immune system function, and it can help to heal muscular strains and sprains. http://vitamins.ultimatefatburner.com [3] Just as deficiency is rare, thus is toxicity, although miners inhaling mananese-rich dust can experience Parkinson’s like symptoms. [4] Other factors include malabsorption, antacid or oral contraceptive use that interfere with its absorption, excessive sweating because large amounts of manganese is lost in sweating, excess iron, copper or magnesium because they deplete manganese, and chronic liver or gallbladder disorders, which raise intake requirements. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/485034-the-symptoms-of-manganese-deficiency/#ixzz2Erf6dv00 [5] Foods that contain phytic acid, such as beans, seeds, nuts, whole grains and soy products, or foods high in oxalic acid, such as cabbage, sweet potatoes, and cabbage, can moderately inhibit manganese absorption. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/485034-the-symptoms-of-manganese-deficiency/#ixzz2ErfG9pSG [6] Foods with manganese: Spelt, brown rice, garbanzo beans, spinach, pineapple, pumpkin seeds, tempeh, rye, soybeans, and oats. [2] 
If we consume a diet high in refined carbohydrates, we may be deficient in mangese. If we supplement with iron in our diet, we can depress manganese retention if iron nourishment is poor. Manganese deficiency is rare but may result in nausea, vomiting, dematitis, dermatitis, decreased growth of hair and nails, and changes to hair color.
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