Manganese is a vital trace element in breaking down hydrogen electrons, and helps the body maintain optimum blood pH (% of Hydrogen) levels. Manganese also helps the cell efficiently use Iron. Manganese is a component and vital catalyst of several key enzyme processes and is essential to using protein and carbohydrate molecules. Manganese works with Selenium to help the body dissolve and eliminate potentially harmful fatty acids and cholesterol, while helping the synthesize red blood cells and urea in the kidney. Manganese has been proven to help reduce and ease the pain of an enlarged prostate, battle atherosclerosis and heart disorders, lower cholesterol, promote a healthy pancreas, and improve vision. Like its cousin Magnesium, Manganese also regulates optimum oxygen synthesis, and eliminates carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from the blood.