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Manganese Gluconate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Manganese Gluconate is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Manganese Gluconate by BulkSupplements.com

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, in powder form. Manganese is a mineral your body needs in small amounts for bone health, metabolism, and immune function.

There are no other inactive ingredients listed.

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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Manganese nutrient supplementation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Manganese deficiency, Wound healing, Bone health, Metabolism, Antioxidant support.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Manganese is rated "Effective" for Manganese deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Manganese is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Wound healing.

Manganese Gluconate is effective for treating manganese deficiency — that's the one use where the evidence is solid. For other conditions like hay fever, osteoporosis, COPD, obesity, and osteoarthritis, the evidence isn't established well enough to rate whether it works.

If you're taking this for any reason other than manganese deficiency, talk with your pharmacist about whether there's real data to support that use.

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 is generally well tolerated when you take normal dietary amounts. The concern starts with high-dose supplements.

High doses can cause neurotoxicity — rare but serious neurological damage, including Parkinson-like symptoms. One documented case involved someone taking 100 mg daily for 2 to 4 years who developed irreversible Parkinson disease.

Another severe case in a teenager showed that very high manganese exposure caused liver cirrhosis and life-threatening neurological symptoms requiring chelation therapy. The safety notes advise caution: amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but avoid high-dose supplements unless your doctor has specifically recommended them.

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 you start, check with your pharmacist if you take any antipsychotic drug (moderate risk of increased toxicity), quinolone antibiotics (moderate risk the antibiotic won't work as well), or tetracycline antibiotics (moderate risk the antibiotic won't work as well).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Manganese Gluconate makes sense if your doctor or pharmacist has identified a manganese deficiency in your blood work. If you take an antipsychotic or any antibiotic — especially quinolones or tetracyclines — check with us first.

And stick to the recommended dose; high-dose manganese supplements carry a real risk of neurological harm. When in doubt, talk to your pharmacist.

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 Jul 18, 2023.

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 Gluconate, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000JBP2OF
Net contents 1 Kilogram(s); 35.3 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 294411
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Pregnant Women, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Manganese Gluconate by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
225 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
225 mg
Servings per container
4444
UPC/BARCODE
X000JBP2OF
IngredientAmount% DV
Manganese, Powder25 mg1087%

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

Formulation

Free of: Sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 225mg (about 1/10 tsp) once daily with water, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

New

New

Formula

Iron Deficiency Supplement

Iron Supplements for pregnant women

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Manganese Gluconate by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Manganese Gluconate by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size225 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container4444 Amounts shown are per serving.

Manganese, Powder

Interacts with
83 drugs
25 mg per serving Form: Manganese Gluconate, Powder

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

Manganese, Powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Manganese Gluconate by BulkSupplements.com 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 Gluconate 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.

Manganese, Powder3 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 Gluconate, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
bulksupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Manganese Gluconate by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Manganese Gluconate by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Manganese Gluconate 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 Gluconate 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's manganese for?
Your body uses manganese for bone health, metabolism, and immune function. This supplement is proven effective for treating a manganese deficiency — a rare condition your doctor would need to confirm with a blood test.
Can I take it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Our data doesn't include pregnancy or breastfeeding safety information for this product. Amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are considered appropriate, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether you need a supplement — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
What are the side effects?
At normal doses, manganese is generally well tolerated. High doses are a concern — they can cause neurotoxicity and neurological damage similar to Parkinson disease. High-dose manganese has also been linked to liver damage in rare severe cases. Stick to the recommended dose on the label.
Does this work for hay fever, osteoporosis, or arthritis?
The evidence isn't established for those uses. Manganese is only proven effective for manganese deficiency. If you're considering it for another reason, ask your pharmacist whether the research actually supports it.
I take an antibiotic — is this safe to use at the same time?
It depends on the type. Quinolone antibiotics (like ciprofloxacin) and tetracycline antibiotics may not work as well if you take manganese, since the mineral can block their absorption. Check with your pharmacist about the timing — you might need to take them several hours apart or skip the supplement while you're on the antibiotic.

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The Full Monographs Behind Manganese Gluconate’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Manganese Gluconate'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

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