➤ Part of the citrate cycle enzymes, forms collagen and transmits signal impulses between neurons.
➤ It is involved in thyroid metabolism.
➤ Helps to form healthy cartilage and bone structures.
➤ Manganese regulates the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, which prevents the development of atheromatosis.
➤ Accelerates the formation of antibodies.
➤ Participates in the synthesis of vitamin C.
➤ It has a lipotropic effect - reduces the deposition of fats in the body.
➤ Participates in oxidative phosphorylation, is necessary for normal insulin secretion.
➤ Causes mitochondrial dysfunction in cells, malfunction of the central nervous system,
impaired functioning of the reproductive system and gastrointestinal disorders.
➤ Loss of the function of perception of the information provided, muscle cramps and spasms.
➤ Muscle and joint pain symptoms (myalgia and arthralgia).
➤ Motor and joint disorders with vulnerability to sprains and strains and arthritis.
➤ Progressive deterioration of visual acuity and thyroid dysfunction.
➤ The growth of derivative components of the skin, such as nails and hair, is slowed down.
➤ Excessive cholesterol levels lead to overweight.
➤ KMnO4 (potassium permanganate) - 0.01 - 0.1% solutions for gargling.
➤ 2-5% for moistening burns.
➤ 0.02-0.1% solutions for gastric lavage in case of poisoning.
➤ In medical diagnostics and manipulations, it is used to enhance the clarity of images during nuclear magnetic resonance imaging.
➤Manganese adds saturation and contrast to medical prostheses for better visualization in MRI images.
➤ A trace element contained in walnuts and used to treat gastrointestinal inflammation, vitamin deficiency, exudative diathesis, bloody discharge, and gout.
➤ It is contained in blueberry leaves, the infusion of which is used to prevent the mild stages of diabetes, as well as in pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, gastrocolitis and chronic enterocolitis.
➤ MnO2 - affects the respiratory system, in particular, irritates lung tissue and causes dust disease.
➤ MnCl2 - irritates the skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
➤ It has cumulative properties; it affects nervous tissues and blood vessels.
➤ Antidote: vitamin B1, B6, ascorbic acid are used.
➤ The pyrolysis of MnO2 * H₂O was known to Pliny the Elder in the 1st century AD.
➤ Concretions are mineral compounds of Mn found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean - up to 1.5 billion tons.
➤ In plants, Mn accelerates the synthesis of chlorophyll and vitamin C.
➤ Intravenous infusion of MnSO4 is used to save people who have been bitten by a caracurta.
➤ The "mineral chameleon" - pyrrolusite fused with nitrate and KOH in aqueous solution - is green, then turns blue, purple, crimson, and turns green again when shaken.