an easy to absorb citrate form , an organic compound as found in food,high strength one-a-day tablets,small, taste free coated tablets,vegetarian and vegan friendlynature\'s best manganese product is supplied in the citrate form which is easily absorbed by the body. each uk-made tablet has been specially formulated to disintegrate within one hour of swallowing, thereby ensuring that the manganese has plenty of time to be absorbed before it reaches the bowel.manganese contributes to: - normal energy-yielding metabolism - the maintenance of normal bones- the normal formation of connective tissue- the protection of cells from oxidative stress if you are taking one of nature\'s best\'s multi\'s such as multi-max® advance or multi-guard® active, then your intake of manganese will already be well covered as this mineral is included in all our multis. manganese is an essential trace mineral that is required in small amounts to manufacture enzymes involved in many body processes including the enzyme superoxide dismutases (sod). this enzyme ‚¬ëœsoaks up\' free radicals which can cause tissue damage. it is also involved in the production of cartilage as well as being required for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and for normal nerve and immune function.