{"product_id":"mangaan-vingerprik","title":"Manganese (fingerstick)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Manganese?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManganese is an essential mineral that plays a role in bone formation, blood clotting, and the regulation of brain and nerve functions. It is naturally found in many foods and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have Manganese tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting for manganese levels can be useful in diagnosing manganese deficiency or manganese intoxication, both of which can lead to serious health problems. Deficiencies are rare, but an excess can occur in people who work with manganese-containing metals or chemicals, or in people who consume drinking water with high manganese concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manganese test measures the amount of manganese in the blood. Normal values vary, but significantly deviating levels may indicate a problem with the absorption, processing, or excretion of manganese in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high manganese level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high manganese level may indicate manganese intoxication, which can lead to neurological problems such as tremors, difficulty walking, and psychological problems such as irritation or hallucinations. Long-term effects potentially include permanent brain damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low manganese level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low manganese level may indicate a deficiency, although this is rare. Deficiencies can lead to problems such as bone deformities, poor blood clotting, and reduced fertility in men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManganese HB (heparin blood)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52250102202714,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Mangaan.png?v=1755941792","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/mangaan-vingerprik","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}