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Manganese is trace mineral that we have in our body and extremely important for our health. Lack of manganese in the body can lead to several diseases such as nausea, skin rash, dizziness, hearing loss etc. It is important to know and understand what is manganese and the importance of manganese for health. Most of the manganese can be found in the bones. Manganese can also be found in kidneys, liver, pancreas, pituitary glands, and adrenal glands of the human body. It works as an enzyme activator thus helps in metabolism.

Manganese is a mineral which is found in human body and comes under trace minerals category. Trace minerals are the minerals which are needed by our body in very small amounts. For certain factors manganese is very important for our health.

In 2005, New York Times published an article titled "The Lethal Water Wells of Bangladesh" by David Rohde and this raised the interests of Dr. Graziano and his team to investigate the arsenic poisoning in the Bangladeshi wells that World Health Organization called the "largest mass poisoning of a population in history."

Brown rice is a rich source of anti oxidants which offers protection from various health issues. The brown rice is rich in manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, iron and selenium. These nutrients facilitate energy production, induce DNA repair in damaged cells, protect from free radicals, detoxify the potentially harmful molecules and helps prevention of various serious diseases.

The coconut is known as a wonder food. Rich with many healthy compounds it is easily one of the healthiest foods around. Here are the health benefits of coconut. In the past there were a misconception about coconut and many people used to think that it's not very good for health. But recent studies show us that both coconut and coconut oil are great for our health. Coconut has a high energy value and it is also rich in potassium, sodium, manganese and sulphur. Adding to that the protein in the coconut contains almost all the amino acids.

Potassium is a trace mineral, just like the manganese, essential for various functions of the body. Along with Sodium and Chloride, Potassium forms the electrolyte family of minerals. They are called electrolyte because when dissolve in water they conduct electricity. The proper amount and distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for health. Most of the Potassium in our body store within the cells and regulates the activity of muscles and nerves.

Ginger belongs to the plant family of Zingiberaceae and it is of the genus of Zingiber. The English name of ginger is derived from French - gingembre. This is a very aromatic, spicy and pungent herb, popular all over the world. Ginger or ginger root is used in variety of foods, drinks and traditional medicines as well. Because of its healing power, it has been used in Ayurvedic medicines for hundreds of years. Nutritional profile of ginger root tells us that it's a good source of potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese and Vitamin B6.

Pumpkin seeds are also known as pepitas and they are mostly encased in a yellow-white husk. Pumpkin and its seeds are very nutritious. Pumpkins belong to the same Cucurbitaceae family of cantaloupe, cucumber, and squash. Pumpkin seeds are nutty in flavour and have a chewy texture. Nutritional profile of pumpkin seeds is extremely impressive. They are highly rich in manganese, magnesium and tryptophan.

Artichoke is a highly nutritious vegetable and a great food for overall health. It has number of medicinal benefits and it doesn't contain any fat or cholesterol. Extracts of artichoke leaves and roots are excellent for the health. Artichoke tea is known for its positive effect on the digestive system. It has a very impressive nutritional profile. Artichoke contains great amounts of dietary fiber, magnesium and chromium. Also, it's a wonderful source of manganese, folic acid, Vitamin C and biotin. In addition, it contains significant amount of potassium, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine and Vitamin A. But above all, artichoke is known for its antioxidant properties. It is called the powerhouse of antioxidants and this makes it one of the best foods for heart.

One of the major health benefits of corn comes from its antioxidant properties. It's a very decent source of two much known antioxidant nutrients- Vitamin C and Manganese. Both of these are responsible for many health benefits especially in the prevention of oxidative stress or oxidative damage to the cells. But interestingly most of the corn's antioxidant benefits come from the phytonutrients or phytochemicals that it contains.

In honor of National Nutrition Month, The Miami Dentist blog is happy to share part II our free radical article series.  Today, I'd like to spend a little time following up this week's guide to free radicals.  In this article we'll dive into how to implement simple dietary and behavioral changes to both prevent free radical damage, as well as reverse some of the effects.