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Manganese Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Zemvelo

Manganese label
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Liquid Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Manganese against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Manganese is a dietary supplement by Zemvelo 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Manganese by Zemvelo

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.

Zemvelo Manganese is a single-ingredient liquid supplement containing manganese as its active ingredient. The product also includes reverse osmosis water, fulvic acid, and sorbic acid as inactive ingredients (a preservative and functional carrier).

Does it work?

Not established
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Manganese's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: memory, brain, nerve, joint and tissue function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Osteoarthritis, Wound healing, cognitive function, joint health, connective tissue health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Manganese is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Osteoarthritis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Manganese is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Wound healing.

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

If you're considering this supplement for a reason other than deficiency, talk with your doctor about whether there's enough evidence to support it 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.

Taking large amounts over time—particularly 100 mg daily or more—has been linked to serious nerve damage resembling Parkinson disease, and in rare cases, liver injury including cirrhosis. The safety data advises caution with high-dose supplements unless a clinician specifically recommends them.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the data we hold is mixed: amounts in foods and prenatal vitamins are appropriate, but high-dose supplements should be avoided unless advised by your doctor. Talk with your healthcare provider before starting any manganese supplement if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.

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 Zemvelo Manganese, check with your pharmacist if you take antipsychotic medications, quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin), or tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline). Manganese may increase toxicity risk with antipsychotics or reduce how well antibiotics are absorbed.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This supplement is appropriate if you have a manganese deficiency diagnosed by your doctor. If you take antipsychotic drugs, quinolone antibiotics, or tetracycline antibiotics, check with your pharmacist before starting it.

Because high-dose manganese carries a risk of serious nerve and liver damage, don't exceed recommended doses. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine.

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 Jun 24, 2020.

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 Zemvelo
Barcode (UPC) 891663002087
Net contents 8.1 fl. Oz.; 240 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2020
DSLD ID 229248
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Manganese by Zemvelo, 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:
2.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2.5 mL
Servings per container
96
UPC/BARCODE
891663002087
IngredientAmount% DV
Manganese2 mg100%

Other ingredients: reverse osmosis Water, CHD-FA Fulvic Acid, non-GMO Sorbic Acid

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Label statements
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Formulation

Supports memory, brain & nerve functions Strengthens joints, tendons, ligaments, & other tissues. Supports healthy libido in men & women Aids oxygen transfer improving energy levels

Vegan

Gluten-free Non GMO

Third party tested

Formula

Manganese + CHD-Fulvic Acid for enhanced absorption

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults: place 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) into 6-8 oz of water or juice as maintenance. Use more if needed or as recommended by your healthcare professional.

Shake well before use.

Precautions

Children under 4: Consult your physician.

Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Zemvelo "Love & Gratitude"

Seals/Symbols

Manufactured in the U.S.A. cGMP

Storage

For freshness, keep refrigerated after opening.

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Manganese by Zemvelo label

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Manganese label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Manganese by Zemvelo

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

Serving size2.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container96 Amounts shown are per serving.

Manganese

Interacts with
83 drugs
2 mg per serving Form: Manganese Chloride

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: Reverse osmosis Water, CHD-FA Fulvic Acid, Non-GMO Sorbic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Manganese by Zemvelo Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Manganese 83

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Manganese interact with 83 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Manganese interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Manganese

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
Manganese full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Zemvelo

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Name
Zemvelo
Street Address
1435 Woolsey Hts
City
Colorado Springs
State
CO
ZipCode
80915
Phone Number
800-303-1376
Web Address
zemvelo.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Manganese by Zemvelo: Common Questions

Does Manganese by Zemvelo 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 supposed to do?
Manganese is an essential mineral your body needs in small amounts. This supplement is effective for treating manganese deficiency. We don't have strong evidence it helps with hay fever, osteoporosis, arthritis, or weight loss.
Is this safe if I take other medications?
It depends on what you take. Manganese can interact with antipsychotic drugs, quinolone antibiotics, and tetracycline antibiotics. Use the medication checker on this page with your exact drugs, or ask your pharmacist before starting.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
The data we hold shows mixed information about manganese and breastfeeding. Amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but avoid high-dose supplements unless your doctor or midwife advises it. Talk with your healthcare provider about what's right for you.
What happens if I take too much?
High-dose manganese—especially 100 mg daily or more over months or years—can cause serious nerve damage that looks like Parkinson disease, and in rare cases, liver injury. Stick to recommended doses and don't exceed them without medical guidance.
Is manganese generally well tolerated at normal doses?
Yes. At appropriate doses, manganese is generally well tolerated. The risk comes with high-dose supplements taken long-term, which is why the safety data cautions against them unless a clinician recommends otherwise.

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The Full Monographs Behind Manganese’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Manganese

Interacts with 83 drugs

Manganese is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for bone formation, metabolism, and antioxidant defense, and most people get enough from a normal diet. Supplements m...

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Sources

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
  1. Hansten PD, Horn JR. Hansten and Horn's Drug Interactions Analysis and Management. Vancouver, CAN:Appl Therapeut, 1999.
  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.
  5. Lee JW. Manganese intoxication. Arch Neurol 2000;57:597-9.. PubMed
  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
  11. Nemery, B. Metal toxicity and the respiratory tract. Eur Respir.J 1990;3(2):202-219. DOI
  12. Vanek VW, Borum P, Buchman A, et al. A.S.P.E.N. position paper: recommendations for changes in commercially available parenteral multivitamin and multi-trace element products. Nutr Clin Pract. 2012;27:440-491.doi: 10.1177/0884533612446706 PubMed
  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

See these in context on the Manganese monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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