Mn is an essential element play an important role in macronutrient metabolism, bone formation and free radical defence systems. It also helps the body connective tissue formation, blood clotting factors, bones and sex hormones. It has an important role in carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption and blood sugar regulation.
Interpretation: In Manganese deficiency, the synthesis of an amino acid proline which is necessary for the production of the collagen in skin cells is depleted. It is necessary as a cofactor of the enzyme playing a key role in this process. Low Mn will result in poor bone growth or skeletal defecs, slow or impaired growth, low fertility, impaired glucose tolerance, abnormal metabolism of carbohydrate and fat.
Sample: Arm vein blood. Nonfasting
Working day: Tuesday
Result Time: 7 days 6 :00 PM
