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ArticlePloS one2026

Excessive manganese content in children's multivitamin supplements: Potential for neurodevelopmental harm and other adverse health outcomes.

Seth H Frisbie, Erika J Mitchell, Amy Hoeltge, Lindsey A Pett, Molly G Hoeltge

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Seth H FrisbieDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6611-6039
Erika J MitchellBetter Life Laboratories, Incorporated, East Calais, Vermont, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2580-5799
Amy HoeltgeDepartment of General and Organic Chemistry, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7132-5991
Lindsey A PettDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8843-1109
Molly G HoeltgeLake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, Vermont, United States of America.

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Abstract

backgroundManganese (Mn) is an essential nutrient vital for many physiological processes, but it can cause adverse health effects at high exposures, particularly during neurodevelopment. Mn is included in many children's multivitamins and mineral supplements, but it has not been documented whether the levels of Mn in such supplements are appropriate or safe. In this study, we measured Mn concentrations in children's multivitamin and mineral supplements and compared the concentrations to the Institute of Medicine's (IOM's) tolerable Upper intake Levels (ULs).

methodsWe purchased 52 multivitamin and mineral supplements in various forms, including tablets, capsules, gummies, powders, and liquids. Of these samples, half listed supplemental Mn on their labels; half did not. We quantified their manganese concentrations using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy. We compared the measured Mn concentrations of the samples to the labeled concentrations and to the IOM ULs.

resultsOf the 26 products with supplemental Mn on their labels, 23 (88.5%) contained more Mn than shown on the label, while 3 (11.5%) contained less. The mean percent difference between labeled and measured Mn content was 42.5%. One product (4%), a liquid, would exceed the IOM's Mn ULs based on labeled concentrations alone if consumed daily, 5 products (19%) would exceed IOM ULs based on measured concentrations, and 9 (34.6%) would exceed IOM ULs based on measured concentrations if used as supplements to ordinary diets. Of the 26 products without supplemental Mn listed on their labels, 13 (50.0%) contained measurable Mn concentrations. None of the products without supplemental Mn listed on their labels would exceed IOM ULs, even if consumed as supplements to ordinary diets.

conclusionsSome children's multivitamin supplements may lead to exceedances of IOM ULs for Mn, especially when consumed as supplements to ordinary diets.

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Dietary SupplementsManganeseVitaminsChildHumansManganeseVitamins

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PMID41849337
PMCPMC12998863

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