Help Reduce Inflammation

Manganese may alleviate inflammation due to its action as a component of the strong antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD). According to research, SOD may be effective as a therapeutic agent for inflammatory illnesses. Combining manganese with glucosamine and chondroitin has been shown to alleviate osteoarthritis pain. Osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear condition that causes cartilage loss and joint discomfort. Synovitis, or inflammation of the joint membrane, is a major contributor to osteoarthritis.

After 4 and 6 months of taking a manganese, glucosamine, and chondroitin supplement, 52% of 93 patients with osteoarthritis reported symptom improvements. However, it appears that the supplement benefits primarily people with moderate osteoarthritis. Those with severe conditions did not have the same level of improvement. Another 16-week research in males with persistent pain and degenerative joint condition discovered that taking the supplement helped reduce inflammation in the knees particularly.