manganese ascorbate

Manganese ascorbate is a chemical compound comprised of manganese and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as an organic salt. It is used primarily as a **dietary supplement** to provide both manganese, an essential trace element and enzyme cofactor, and ascorbic acid, a well-known antioxidant. Manganese plays key biochemical roles as a cofactor for numerous enzymes, including Mn superoxide dismutase (MnSOD), arginase, and pyruvate carboxylase, supporting antioxidant defenses, energy metabolism, and connective tissue formation. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant and enhances manganese absorption. Manganese ascorbate is formulated mainly as a **nutrient supplement** and has been included in some combination dietary supplement products for joint health, such as Cosamin DS[1][3][6][10].

Other names

ascorbic acid manganeseascorbic acid manganese saltL-ascorbic acid manganese saltCosamin DSmanganese ascorbate [WHO-DD]ASCORBATE MANGANESEmanganese(2+) 5-((1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,5-dihydro-3-furanolate 5-((1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,5-dihydro-3-furanolateCAS 16351-10-3CAS16351-10-3CAS-16351-10-3UNII-332B7O278VUNII332B7O278VUNII 332B7O278VDTXSID001020116DTXSID-001020116DTXSID 001020116