Tolerable upper intake level for selected nutrients for adults

Tolerable upper intake level for selected nutrients for adults

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Tolerable upper intake level (UL) for selected nutrients for adults
nutrient UL per day
calcium 2,500 milligrams
copper 10 milligrams
fluoride 10 milligrams
folic acid* 1,000 micrograms
iodine 1,100 micrograms
iron 45 milligrams
magnesium** 350 milligrams
manganese 11 milligrams
niacin* 35 milligrams
phosphorus 4 grams
selenium 400 micrograms
vitamin A*** 3,000 micrograms (10,000 IU)
vitamin B6 100 milligrams
vitamin C 2,000 milligrams
vitamin D 50 micrograms (2,000 IU)
vitamin E* 1,000 milligrams
zinc 40 milligrams
*The UL for vitamin E, niacin, and folic acid applies to synthetic forms obtained from supplements or fortified foods.
**The UL for magnesium represents intake from a pharmacological agent only and does not include food or supplements.
***As preformed vitamin A only (does not include beta-carotene).
Source: National Academy of Sciences, Dietary Reference Intakes (1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2002).
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