Manganese Research :
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Zeroing in on Pollution, Criminality Connection
Are violent criminals more likely to have high levels of toxic metals than non-criminals?
"Masters and colleagues say seven studies of prison inmates all found that hair levels of either manganese or lead and cadmium were significantly higher in violent offenders than in non-violent offenders or controls." From Crime Times.

Manganese and Parkinson's Disease
University of Washington researchers have found that the risk of someone getting Parkinson’s disease after high consumption of both iron and manganese together is greater than expected. Researchers say further studies may shed light on the apparent connection, and they say people should not change their diet on the basis of this study alone. From the University of Washington.