Manganese: A key link between nutrition, health, and the environment

Manganese is an essential trace element that plays a key role in numerous biological processes, ranging from energy metabolism and antioxidant defense to nervous system development and connective tissue formation. At the same time, disturbances in its homeostasis may be associated with neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, and environmental health issues. This book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of manganese, covering its physicochemical properties, distribution in nature, metabolism, physiological functions, regulatory mechanisms, deficiency, and toxicity, as well as its role in nutrition, pregnancy, and various human diseases. It also analyzes biomarkers of exposure, the most modern analytical methods, the development of sensors and nanosensors, and emerging applications in nanotechnology and precision medicine.