Manganese was not included in the National Nutrition Survey II (2008). Regarding the intake of manganese in the German population, data exist from the 2004 Nutrition Report of the German Nutrition Society (DGE).
These data on manganese intake are based on estimates and only reflect the average intake. It is not possible to make statements about men and women with lower intakes below the mean value. However, this does not mean that there is no undersupply of manganese in the German population.
Regarding the supply situation, it can be stated:
- On average, the intake recommendation for manganese in the German population is achieved in all age groups by both men and women.
- Men as well as women take an average of 4.4 to 4.8 mg of manganese per day.
- Pregnant women and nursing mothers have no additional requirement for manganese. Accordingly, the intake recommendation for manganese is also achieved by pregnant and breastfeeding women on average.
Since the intake recommendations of the DGE are based on the needs of healthy and normal weight people, an individual additional requirement (eg due todiet, stimulant consumption, long-term medication, etc.) may be above the intake recommendations of the DGE.