Manganese Glycine Chelate
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as manganese chelate of glycine, manganese chelate
What is it?
Manganese Glycine Chelate is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- manganese chelate of glycine, manganese chelate
Common questions about manganese glycine chelate
Is Manganese Glycine Chelate good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain manganese glycine chelate?
2 UK products list manganese glycine chelate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is manganese glycine chelate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: manganese chelate of glycine, manganese chelate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade manganese glycine chelate?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is manganese glycine chelate in dog food?
Manganese glycine chelate is a chelated form of the mineral manganese, bound to the amino acid glycine. Chelated minerals are thought to be well absorbed in the digestive tract. Manganese supports normal bone development and metabolic function.
How is manganese glycine chelate different from other manganese sources?
Manganese glycine chelate is a chelated mineral, meaning the manganese is attached to an amino acid. This form is often used because chelated minerals may be more bioavailable than inorganic sources. It provides the same essential mineral as other manganese compounds.
