The gentle one
Manganese bisglycinate (chelated)
Your body absorbs it well and it's easy on the stomach.
Good for: Everyday use · Easy on the stomach
What variations of manganese exist?
A trace mineral that supports bone formation, metabolism, and one of the body's main antioxidant enzymes. Deficiency is rare, and most people get enough from food. It comes in 3 forms, and they aren't all the same. Here's how they differ.
For education only. What's right for you depends on your health and your medications, so check with your provider before you start or switch. Book a consult
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Every form, in plain words
The gentle one
Manganese bisglycinate (chelated)
Your body absorbs it well and it's easy on the stomach.
Good for: Everyday use · Easy on the stomach
The multivitamin one
Manganese citrate or gluconate
Your body absorbs it well, and it's common in multis.
The joint-formula one
Manganese ascorbate
Often used in joint formulas alongside glucosamine.
Spotting a good one on the shelf
Look for
- Look for 'Manganese bisglycinate' on the label (the gentle one)
Watch out for
- Joint formulas that add a lot of manganese, especially when combined with a multi
- A standalone manganese product without a clear reason
Check with your provider first if…
- You have liver disease. Manganese leaves the body through bile and can build up.
- Too much over a long time has been linked to nerve and movement problems
- You're low in iron, which makes you absorb more manganese
- You take certain antibiotics (such as doxycycline or ciprofloxacin). Take them at different times.
In Dr. Lesher's store
2 products in Dr. Lesher's dispensary have manganese. Here's which form, where the label says.
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
MegaFood
Baby & Me 2™
Has bisglycinate (the gentle one)
0.5 mg per serving
MegaFood
Baby & Me 2™ Postnatal Multi
Has bisglycinate (the gentle one)
1.3 mg per serving
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.