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Manganese Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Genestra Brands

Capsule Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Manganese is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bone health support, antioxidant and enzyme support, filling dietary gaps.Based on those ingredients, 83 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Manganese. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Manganese by Genestra Brands

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: manganese. Manganese is an essential mineral your body needs in small amounts for bone health, metabolism, and other functions.

The remaining ingredients — hypromellose, cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, and magnesium stearate — are inactive ingredients used to form and stabilize the capsule.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Manganese's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Manganese for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Manganese deficiency — rated "Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Manganese supplementation is effective for treating manganese deficiency. For other uses — hay fever, osteoporosis, COPD, weight loss, and osteoarthritis — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.

If you're considering this supplement for one of those conditions, talk with your doctor about whether there's reliable evidence to support its use for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Manganese

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Manganese in normal dietary amounts is generally well tolerated. However, high-dose supplements carry real risks.

At high doses — particularly doses like 100 mg daily over years — manganese can cause neurotoxicity, including Parkinson-like symptoms, sometimes irreversibly. There have also been rare reports of manganese intoxication causing liver damage, including cirrhosis and fatty liver.

Because of these risks, avoid high-dose manganese supplements unless your doctor specifically recommends and monitors them. For pregnancy: amounts in foods and prenatal vitamins are fine, but don't take extra high-dose supplements without your doctor's advice.

For breastfeeding, the data on file shows conflicting information — lactation ratings indicate it may range from likely safe to possibly unsafe to likely unsafe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for your situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Manganese

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Manganese.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 83 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this manganese supplement, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take an antipsychotic drug (like haloperidol or phenothiazines) — there's a documented risk of toxicity and neurological symptoms. Also verify your dose of any quinolone or tetracycline antibiotic you're on, since manganese may reduce how well your body absorbs these antibiotics.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Manganese is effective for treating actual manganese deficiency. If you take an antipsychotic medication, a quinolone or tetracycline antibiotic, or any other regular prescription drug, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement — there are documented interactions that could affect how your medication works or increase toxicity risk.

High-dose manganese carries real neurotoxicity and liver risks, so stick to normal doses and use only as recommended. Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 24, 2017.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Manganese, straight from the product label.

Brand Genestra Brands
Barcode (UPC) 88319613610
Net contents 90 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 24, 2017
DSLD ID 70675
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Manganese by Genestra Brands, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
88319613610
IngredientAmount% DV
Manganese30 mg1500%

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Cellulose, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended adult dose: Take one capsule daily with meal or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Risk information: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.

If any adverse reactions occur, discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner.

Quality assurance: Safety-sealed for your protection and for product freshness. Do not use if outer seal is missing or broken.

Formulation

Guaranteed to contain no added wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, soy, sodium, sugar, artificial coloring or flavoring, antimicrobial preservatives, dairy or animal products.

Ideal for vegans.

The capsules are made from 100% pure vegetable sources, free of preservatives and additives.

Formula

The capsules are made from 100% pure vegetable sources, free of preservatives and additives.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Statement of Identity

Mineral Supplement

General

V1.0 220

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Manganese by Genestra Brands label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Manganese by Genestra Brands

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Manganese

Interacts with
83 drugs
30 mg per serving Form: Manganese Aspartate

Manganese is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for bone formation, metabolism, and antioxidant defense, and most people get...

Manganese monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Cellulose, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Manganese by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions

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83Drugs
83 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Manganese with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Manganese3 drug types · 83 drugs

Antipsychotic Drugs

Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Hallucinations and behavioral changes have been reported in a patient with liver disease who was taking haloperidol and manganese. Researchers speculate that taking manganese along with haloperidol, phenothiazine-derivatives, or other antipsychotic medications might increase the risk of manganese toxicity in some patients.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Quinolone Antibiotics

Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of quinolone antibiotics.
Manganese is a multivalent cation. Interactions resulting in reduced quinolone absorption have been reported between quinolones and other multivalent cations, such as calcium and iron.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Manganese is a multivalent cation. Interactions resulting in reduced tetracycline absorption have been reported between tetracyclines and other multivalent cations, such as calcium and iron.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Manganese, from the product label.

Genestra Brands

Name
Seroyal USA
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15275
Phone Number
1-888-737-6925
Web Address
seroyal.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Manganese by Genestra Brands: Common Questions

Does Manganese by Genestra Brands interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Manganese has a known interaction with 83 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Manganese contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is manganese used for?
Manganese is an essential mineral your body needs for bone metabolism, normal development, and other functions. This supplement is effective for treating manganese deficiency. It's been studied for hay fever, osteoporosis, COPD, weight loss, and osteoarthritis, but the evidence for those uses isn't established in our data.
Can I take manganese if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Manganese in foods and prenatal vitamins is fine during pregnancy. During breastfeeding, the data we hold shows conflicting information — it may range from likely safe to possibly unsafe to likely unsafe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for your individual situation before taking a supplement.
What are the side effects of manganese?
At normal, appropriate doses, manganese is generally well tolerated. At high doses, there's concern for neurotoxicity — including Parkinson-like symptoms that can be irreversible — and liver damage including cirrhosis. Avoid high-dose supplements unless your doctor specifically recommends them and can monitor you.
Can manganese interact with my medications?
Yes. The most serious concern is with antipsychotic drugs — hallucinations and behavioral changes have been reported when combined. Manganese may also reduce the absorption of quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics, making them less effective. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you take any of these.
How much manganese is safe to take?
The data we hold emphasizes that normal dietary amounts and doses in prenatal vitamins are safe, but high-dose supplements — like 100 mg daily over years — carry serious neurotoxicity and liver risks. Avoid high-dose manganese unless your doctor specifically advises it and can monitor you.

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Sources & How We Checked

Manganese's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 21 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Manganese 21 references
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  2. Barrington WW, Angle CR, Willcockson NK, et al. Autonomic function in manganese alloy workers. Environ Res 1998;78:50-8. PubMed
  3. Hauser RA, Zesiewicz TA, Martinez C, et al. Blood manganese correlates with brain magnetic resonance imaging changes in patients with liver disease. Can J Neurol Sci 1996;23:95-8. PubMed
  4. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
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  6. Powers KM, Smith-Weller T, Franklin GM, et al. Parkinson's disease risks associated with dietary iron, manganese, and other nutrient intakes. Neurology 2003;60:1761-6.. PubMed
  7. McMillan, D. E. A brief history of the neurobehavioral toxicity of manganese: some unanswered questions. Neurotoxicology 1999;20(2-3):499-507.
  8. Gerber, G. B., Leonard, A., and Hantson, P. Carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and teratogenicity of manganese compounds. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2002;42(1):25-34. PubMed
  9. Jiang, Y. and Zheng, W. Cardiovascular toxicities upon manganese exposure. Cardiovasc.Toxicol 2005;5(4):345-354. PubMed
  10. Mehta, R. and Reilly, J. J. Manganese levels in a jaundiced long-term total parenteral nutrition patient: potentiation of haloperidol toxicity? Case report and literature review. JPEN J Parenter.Enteral Nutr 1990;14(4):428-430. PubMed
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  13. Schuh MJ. Possible Parkinson's disease induced by chronic manganese supplement ingestion. Consult Pharm. 2016;31(12):698-703. doi: 10.4140/TCP.n.2016.698. PubMed
  14. Baker B, Ali A, Isenring L. Recommendations for manganese supplementation to adult patients receiving long-term home parenteral nutrition: an analysis of the supporting evidence. Nutr Clin Pract 2016;31(2):180-5. doi: 10.1177/0884533615591600. PubMed
  15. Ho CSH, Ho RCM, Quek AML. Chronic manganese toxicity associated with voltage-gated potassium channel complex antibodies in a relapsing neuropsychiatric disorder. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2018;15(4). pii: E783. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15040783. PubMed
  16. Yamamoto M, Sakurai K, Eguchi A, et al.; Japan Environment and Children's Study Group: Association between blood manganese level during pregnancy and birth size: the Japan environment and children's study (JECS). Environ Res 2019;172:117-26. PubMed
  17. Li D, Ge X, Liu Z, et al. Association between long-term occupational manganese exposure and bone quality among retired workers. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020;27(1):482-9. PubMed
  18. Martin KV, Sucharew H, Dietrich KN, et al. Co-exposure to manganese and lead and pediatric neurocognition in East Liverpool, Ohio. Environ Res 2021;202:111644. PubMed
  19. Racette BA, Nelson G, Dlamini WW, et al. Depression and anxiety in a manganese-exposed community. Neurotoxicology 2021;85:222-33. PubMed
  20. Ruiz-Azcona L, Fernández-Olmo I, Expósito A, et al. Impact of environmental airborne manganese exposure on cognitive and motor functions in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021;18(8):4075. PubMed
  21. Uyar E, Gurkas E, Aksu AU, et al. Can therapeutic plasma exchange be life-saving in life-threatening manganese intoxication?. Transfus Apher Sci 2022;61(4):103417. PubMed

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