"Manganese: A Key to Enhanced Teen Learning and Memory"

Exposure to manganese during the prenatal period and childhood may enhance verbal learning and memory during adolescence, according to a study by Boston University School of Public Health. The research, which utilized tooth manganese levels as biomarkers, found that prenatal exposure was associated with improved cognitive functions, while postnatal exposure showed no significant association. The study highlights the importance of timing in manganese exposure and its effects on neurodevelopment.