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Manganese is classified as an essential trace element. It is present in significant amounts in tea. Tea accounts for about 40% of fluid intake in the United Kingdom, and world wide is the second most commonly consumed beverage. There has been a lot of work done looking at the mineral and trace element content of teas in view of this large population intake. Manganese has the potential for toxicity if taken in excess by routes that avoid its normal homeostatic mechanisms. As regards oral intake of manganese, there have been two case reports of potential manganese toxicity. These cases had disease states that may have affected the individuals manganese handling. This review looks at the potential impact of tea consumption on manganese intake and the difficulties around assessing manganese levels and status. |
