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You stroll down the pharmacy aisles on what seems like a simple mission: pick up some vitamins. But a quick glance at a bottle's label can send you running for a dictionary. Things like "RDA" or "DV" are just a few examples of an alphabet soup that's on many packages. But don't despair. We'll help you demystify supplement guidelines.

Here is a list of the Recommended Dietary Allowance and Upper Intake Level for each:


What the Numbers Mean

 

Many of the terms you see on labels or supplement websites can help you understand how much of the vitamin or mineral you should take. For example, here are some guidelines set up by the Institute of Medicine:

The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) and the AI (Adequate Intake) are the amounts of a vitamin or mineral you need to keep healthy and stay well-nourished. They're tailored to women, men, and specific age groups.

The UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) is the maximum amount of daily vitamins and minerals that you can safely take without risk of an overdose or serious side effects. For certain nutrients, the higher you go above the UL, the greater the chance you'll have problems.

Separate from the RDA and the UL, the Food and Drug Administration uses a different measure for the nutrients you need:

The DV (Daily Value) is the only measurement you'll find on food and supplement labels. That's because space is limited, and there's a need for one single reference number. That number is the amount of a vitamin or nutrient that you should get for top health from a diet of 2,000 calories a day. The DV is sometimes the same as the RDA.

Although the details may be different, remember that the RDA and DV are both set up to help you get the nutrients you need to prevent disease and avoid problems caused by lack of nutrition.

Units

There are 3 types of units used to measure amounts of minerals and vitamins:

  • Milligrams – a milligram is 1 thousandth of a gram and is usually written as mg
  • Micrograms – a microgram is 1 millionth of a gram and is usually written as μg or mcg. 1,000 micrograms is equal to 1 milligram.
  • International Units, which are sometimes used to measure vitamins A, D and E – and usually written as IU. The conversion of milligrams (mg) and micrograms (μg) into IU depends on the type of vitamin.

 


How Much Is Too Much?

 

Because high doses of some supplements can have risks, how do you know when it's OK to take more than the RDA or DV?

One way is to look for the UL (tolerable upper intake level) of a nutrient. With many vitamins and minerals, you can safely take a dose much higher than the RDA or DV without coming close to the UL.

For instance, the average person can take more than 50 times the RDA of vitamin B6 without reaching the upper limit. But some people develop symptoms of nerve pain with these higher levels of B6. So you should always be cautious. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Some supplements are riskier than others. With some vitamins and minerals, the upper limit is pretty close to the RDA. So it's easy to get too much. For example, a man who takes just over three times the RDA of vitamin A would get more than the upper limit. High doses of vitamin A -- and other fat-soluble vitamins like E and K -- can build up in the body and become toxic. Other risky supplements include the minerals iron and selenium.

Supplements are designed to be additions to your diet. Popping pills is not the answer to good health. Experts say you should eat a well-balanced diet and take supplements to fill in any nutritional gaps. Some people take a multivitamin with minerals for nutritional insurance.

The UL is often the limit for all sources of a nutrient. It can include the amount you get from both food and supplements. So when you figure out whether you've reached the UL on a particular nutrient, take into account the food you eat.

You won't find the UL on food nutrition labels or on your vitamin bottle. It's not a number that most people know about. But you'll see it on government websites. And there's a complete list of nutrients with ULs at the end of this article.

Most supplements don't have a UL -- or RDA or DV. The government has only set levels for a fraction of the vitamins and supplements available. For most of the supplements you see on the shelves, experts really don't know the ideal or maximum dose.

Many nutrients, in too high a dose, can be dangerous. To be on the safe side, steer clear of the UL for any nutrient. And if you have a health condition, check with your doctor before you take supplements. They can tell you if they have side effects or interfere with other medicines you use.

 

 


Vitamins

 

Vitamin Recommended per Day
(RDA)
Max per Day
(UL)
What it does
A
(Retinol)
Birth to 6 months 400 mcg
Infants 7–12 months 500 mcg
Children 1–3 years 300 mcg
Children 4–8 years 400 mcg
Children 9–13 years 600 mcg
Teen males 14–18 years 900 mcg
Teen females 14–18 years 700 mcg
Adult males 19+ years 900 mcg
Adult females 19+ years 700 mcg
Pregnant teens 750 mcg
Pregnant women 770 mcg
Breastfeeding teens 1,200 mcg
Breastfeeding women 1,300 mcg
Birth to 12 months 600 mcg
Children 1–3 years 600 mcg
Children 4–8 years 900 mcg
Children 9–13 years 1,700 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 2,800 mcg
Adults 19+ years 3,000 mcg
Pregnant teens 2,500 mcg
Pregnant women 3,000 mcg
Breastfeeding teens 2,800 mcg
Breastfeeding women 3,000 mcg
Supports vision, skin, bone and tooth growth, immunity, cell growth and reproduction
B1
(Thiamin)
Birth to 6 months 0.2 mg
Infants 7–12 months 0.3 mg
Children 1–3 years 0.5 mg
Children 4–8 years 0.6 mg
Children 9–13 years 0.9 mg
Teen boys 14–18 years 1.2 mg
Teen girls 14–18 years 1.0 mg
Adult men 19+ years 1.2 mg
Adult women 19+ years 1.1 mg
Pregnant teens and women 1.4 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 1.4 mg
Not established

 

Supports energy metabolism, and nerve function, heart, brain

B2
(Riboflavin)
Birth to 6 months 0.3 mg
Infants 7–12 months 0.4 mg
Children 1–3 years 0.5 mg
Children 4–8 years 0.6 mg
Children 9–13 years 0.9 mg
Teen boys 14–18 years 1.3 mg
Teen girls 14–18 years 1.0 mg
Adult Men 19+ years 1.3 mg
Adult Women 19+ years 1.1 mg
Pregnant teens and women 1.4 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 1.6 mg
Not established

 

Supports energy metabolism, normal vision, and skin health

B3
(Niacin)
Birth to 6 months 2 mg
Infants 7–12 months 4 mg NE
Children 1–3 years 6 mg NE
Children 4–8 years 8 mg NE
Children 9–13 years 12 mg NE
Teen boys 14–18 years 16 mg NE
Teen girls 14–18 years 14 mg NE
Adult men 19+ years 16 mg NE
Adult women 19+ years 14 mg NE
Pregnant teens and women 18 mg NE
Breastfeeding teens and women 17 mg NE
Birth to 12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 10 mg
Children 4–8 years 15 mg
Children 9–13 years 20 mg
Teens 14–18 years 30 mg
Adults 19+ years 35 mg
Pregnant teens and women 30 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 35 mg

Supports energy metabolism, skin health, nervous system, and digestive system

B5
(Pantothenic Acid)
Birth to 6 months 1.7 mg
Infants 7–12 months 1.8 mg
Children 1–3 years 2 mg
Children 4–8 years 3 mg
Children 9–13 years 4 mg
Teens 14–18 years 5 mg
Adults 19+ years 5 mg
Pregnant teens and women 6 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 7 mg
Not established Supports energy metabolism
B6
(Pyridoxine)
Birth to 6 months 0.1 mg
Infants 7–12 months 0.3 mg
Children 1–3 years 0.5 mg
Children 4–8 years 0.6 mg
Children 9–13 years 1.0 mg
Teens 14–18 years (boys) 1.3 mg
Teens 14–18 years (girls) 1.2 mg
Adults 19–50 years 1.3 mg
Adult men 51+ years 1.7 mg
Adult women 51+ years 1.5 mg
Pregnant teens and women 1.9 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 2.0 mg
Birth to 12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 30 mg
Children 4–8 years 40 mg
Children 9–13 years 60 mg
Teens 14–18 years 80 mg
Adults 19+ years 100 mg
Amino acid and fatty acid metabolism, red blood cell production
B7
(Biotin)
Birth to 6 months 5 mcg
Infants 7–12 months 6 mcg
Children 1–3 years 8 mcg
Children 4–8 years 12 mcg
Children 9–13 years 20 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 25 mcg
Adults 19+ years 30 mcg
Pregnant teens and women 30 mcg
Breastfeeding teens and women 35 mcg
30 mg/day Energy metabolism, fat synthesis, amino acid metabolism, glycogen synthesis
B9
Folate
(Folic Acid)
Birth to 6 months 65 mcg DFE
Infants 7–12 months 80 mcg DFE
Children 1–3 years 150 mcg DFE
Children 4–8 years 200 mcg DFE
Children 9–13 years 300 mcg DFE
Teens 14–18 years 400 mcg DFE
Adults 19+ years 400 mcg DFE
Pregnant teens and women 600 mcg DFE
Breastfeeding teens and women 500 mcg DFE
Birth to 6 months Not established
Infants 7–12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 300 mcg
Children 4–8 years 400 mcg
Children 9–13 years 600 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 800 mcg
Adults 19+ years 1,000 mcg

It helps make DNA and prevent spina bifida and other brain birth defects

B12
(Cobalamin)
Birth to 6 months 0.4 mcg
Infants 7–12 months 0.5 mcg
Children 1–3 years 0.9 mcg
Children 4–8 years 1.2 mcg
Children 9–13 years 1.8 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 2.4 mcg
Adults 19+ years 2.4 mcg
Pregnant teens and women 2.6 mcg
Breastfeeding teens and women 2.8 mcg
Not established Used in new cell synthesis, helps break down fatty acids and amino acids, supports nerve cell maintenance
C
(Ascorbic acid)
Birth to 6 months 40 mg
Infants 7–12 months 50 mg
Children 1–3 years 15 mg
Children 4–8 years 25 mg
Children 9–13 years 45 mg
Teens 14–18 years (boys) 75 mg
Teens 14–18 years (girls) 65 mg
Adults men 19+ years 90 mg
Adults women 19+ years 75 mg
Pregnant teens 80 mg
Pregnant women 85 mg
Breastfeeding teens 115 mg
Breastfeeding women 120 mg
Birth to 12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 400 mg
Children 4–8 years 650 mg
Children 9–13 years 1,200 mg
Teens 14–18 years 1,800 mg
Adults 19+ years 2,000 mg
Pregnant teens 1,800 mg
Pregnant women 2,000 mg
Breastfeeding teens 1,800 mg
Breastfeeding women 2,000 mg
Collagen synthesis, amino acid metabolism, helps iron absorption, immunity, antioxidant
D
(calciferol)
Birth to 12 months 10 mcg (400 IU)
Children 1–13 years 15 mcg (600 IU)
Teens 14–18 years 15 mcg (600 IU)
Adults 19–70 years 15 mcg (600 IU)
Adults 71+ years 20 mcg (800 IU)
Pregnant teens and women 15 mcg (600 IU)
Breastfeeding teens and women 15 mcg (600 IU)
Birth to 6 months 25 mcg (1,000 IU)
Infants 7–12 months 38 mcg (1,500 IU)
Children 1–3 years 63 mcg (2,500 IU)
Children 4–8 years 75 mcg (3,000 IU)
Children 9–18 years 100 mcg (4,000 IU)
Adults 19+ years 100 mcg (4,000 IU)
Pregnant teens and women 100 mcg (4,000 IU)
Breastfeeding teens and women 100 mcg (4,000 IU)

Promotes bone mineralization

E
(Alpha-Tocopherol)
Birth to 6 months 4 mg
Infants 7–12 months 5 mg
Children 1–3 years 6 mg
Children 4–8 years 7 mg
Children 9–13 years 11 mg
Teens 14–18 years 15 mg
Adults 19+ years 15 mg
Pregnant teens and women 15 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 19 mg
Birth to 6 months Not established
Infants 7–12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 200 mg
Children 4–8 years 300 mg
Children 9–13 years 600 mg
Teens 14–18 years 800 mg
Adults 19+ years 1,000 mg
Pregnant teens and women 1,000 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 1,000 mg

Antioxidant, regulation of oxidation reactions, supports cell membrane stabilization

K
(Phylloquinone)
(Menadione)
Birth to 6 months 2.0 mcg
Infants 7–12 months 2.5 mcg
Children 1–3 years 30 mcg
Children 4–8 years 55 mcg
Children 9–13 years 60 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 75 mcg
Adult men 19+ years 120 mcg
Adult women 19+ years 90 mcg
Pregnant or breastfeeding teens 75 mcg
Pregnant or breastfeeding women 90 mcg
Not established

 

Synthesis of blood-clotting proteins, regulates blood calcium

 

 

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Minerals

 

Mineral Recommended per Day
(RDA)
Max per Day
(UL)
What it does
Boron Not established

 

 

Birth to 6 months Not established
Infants 7–12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 3 mg
Children 4–8 years 6 mg
Children 9–13 years 11 mg
Teens 14–18 years 17 mg
Adults 19+ years 20 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding teens 17 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding women 20 mg
For menstrual cramps and boric acid has been used vaginally for yeast infections, but evidence is limited
Calcium
Birth to 6 months 200 mg
Infants 7–12 months 260 mg
Children 1–3 years 700 mg
Children 4–8 years 1,000 mg
Children 9–13 years 1,300 mg
Teens 14–18 years 1,300 mg
Adults 19–50 years 1,000 mg
Adult men 51–70 years 1,000 mg
Adult women 51–70 years 1,200 mg
Adults 71+ years 1,200 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding teens 1,300 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding women 1,000 mg
Birth to 6 months 1,000 mg
Infants 7–12 months 1,500 mg
Children 1–8 years 2,500 mg
Children 9–18 years 3,000 mg
Adults 19–50 years 2,500 mg
Adults 51+ years 2,000 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding teens 3,000 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding women 2,500 mg
Formation of bones and teeth, supports blood clotting
Chloride
Birth to 12 months 0.3 g
Children 1–3 years 1.7 g
Children 4–8 years 2.0 g
Children 9–13 years 2.3 g
Adults 14–50 years 2.3g
Adults 51-70 years 2.0 g
Adults 71-up years 1.8 g
Birth to 12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 2.3 g
Children 4–8 years 2.9 g
Children 9–13 years 3.4 g
Adults 14–50 years 3.6 g
Adults 51-70 years 3.6 g
Adults 71-up years 3.6 g
Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, aids in digestion
Choline
Birth to 6 months 125 mg
Infants 7–12 months 150 mg
Children 1–3 years 200 mg
Children 4–8 years 250 mg
Children 9–13 years 375 mg
Teen boys 14–18 years 550 mg
Teen girls 14–18 years 400 mg
Adult Men 19+ years 550 mg
Adult Women 19+ years 425 mg
Pregnant teens and women 450 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 550 mg
Birth to 12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 1,000 mg
Children 4–8 years 1,000 mg
Children 9–13 years 2,000 mg
Teens 14–18 years 3,000 mg
Adults 19+ years 3,500 mg
 
Chromium
Birth to 6 months 0.2 mcg
Infants 7–12 months 5.5 mcg
Children 1–3 years 11 mcg
Children 4–8 years 15 mcg
Boys 9–13 years 25 mcg
Girls 9–13 years 21 mcg
Teen boys 14–18 years 35 mcg
Teen girls 14–18 years 24 mcg
Adult men 19–50 years 35 mcg
Adult women 19–50 years 25 mcg
Adult men 51+ years 30 mcg
Adult women 51+ years 20 mcg
Pregnant teens 29 mcg
Pregnant women 30 mcg
Breastfeeding teens 44 mcg
Breastfeeding women 45 mcg
Not established Associated with insulin and is required for the release of energy from glucose
Copper
Birth to 6 months 0.2 mcg
Infants 7–12 months 5.5 mcg
Children 1–3 years 11 mcg
Children 4–8 years 15 mcg
Boys 9–13 years 25 mcg
Girls 9–13 years 21 mcg
Teen boys 14–18 years 35 mcg
Teen girls 14–18 years 24 mcg
Adult men 19–50 years 35 mcg
Adult women 19–50 years 25 mcg
Adult men 51+ years 30 mcg
Adult women 51+ years 20 mcg
Pregnant teens 29 mcg
Pregnant women 30 mcg
Breastfeeding teens 44 mcg
Breastfeeding women 45 mcg
Birth to 12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 1,000 mcg
Children 4–8 years 3,000 mcg
Children 9–13 years 5,000 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 8,000 mcg
Adults 19+ years 10,000 mcg
Necessary for the absorption and utilization of iron, supports formation of hemoglobin and several enzymes
Fluoride
Birth to 6 months 0.01 mg
Infants 7–12 months 0.5 mg
Children 1–3 years 0.7 mg
Children 4–8 years 1 mg
Children 9–13 years 2 mg
Teens 14–18 years 3 mg
Adult men 19+ years 4 mg
Adult women 19+ years 3 mg
Pregnant teens and women 3 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 3 mg
Birth to 6 months 0.7 mg
Infants 7–12 months 0.9 mg
Children 1–3 years 1.3 mg
Children 4–8 years 2.2 mg
Children 9–13 years 10 mg
Teens 14–18 years 10 mg
Adults 19+ years 10 mg
Pregnant teens and women 10 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 10 mg
Involved in the formation of bones and teeth, helps to make teeth resistant to decay
Iodine
Birth to 6 months 110 mcg
Infants 7–12 months 130 mcg
Children 1–8 years 90 mcg
Children 9–13 years 120 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 150 mcg
Adults 19+ years 150 mcg
Pregnant teens and women 220 mcg
Breastfeeding teens and women 290 mcg
Birth to 12 months: Not established
Children 1–3 years: 200 mcg
Children 4–8 years: 300 mcg
Children 9–13 years: 600 mcg
Teens 14–18 years: 900 mcg
Adults: 19+ years 1,100 mcg

 

Component of thyroid hormones that help regulate growth, development and metabolic rate
Iron
Birth to 6 months 0.27 mg
Infants 7–12 months 11 mg
Children 1–3 years 7 mg
Children 4–8 years 10 mg
Children 9–13 years 8 mg
Teen boys 14–18 years 11 mg
Teen girls 14–18 years 15 mg
Adult men 19–50 years 8 mg
Adult women 19–50 years 18 mg
Adults 51+ years 8 mg
Pregnant teens 27 mg
Pregnant women 27 mg
Breastfeeding teens 10 mg
Breastfeeding women 9 mg
Birth to 12 months 40 mg
Children 1–13 years 40 mg
Teens 14–18 years 45 mg
Adults 19+ years 45 mg

 

Part of the protein hemoglobin (carries oxygen throughout body's cells)
Magnesium
Birth to 6 months 30 mg
Infants 7–12 months 75 mg
Children 1–3 years 80 mg
Children 4–8 years 130 mg
Children 9–13 years 240 mg
Teen boys 14–18 years 410 mg
Teen girls 14–18 years 310 mg
Adult Men 19+ years 400–420 mg
Adult Women 19+ years 310–320 mg
Pregnant teens 400 mg
Pregnant women 350–360 mg
Breastfeeding teens 360 mg
Breastfeeding women 310–320 mg
Birth to 12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 65 mg
Children 4–8 years 110 mg
Children 9–18 years 350 mg
Adults 19+ years 350 mg
Supports bone mineralization, protein building, muscular contraction, nerve impulse transmission, immunity
Manganese
Birth to 6 months 0.003 mg
Infants 7–12 months 0.6 mg
Children 1–3 years 1.2 mg
Children 4–8 years 1.5 mg
Boys 9–13 years 1.9 mg
Girls 9–13 years 1.6 mg
Teen boys 14–18 years 2.2 mg
Teen girls 14–18 years 1.6 mg
Adult men 19+ years 2.3 mg
Adult women 19+ years 1.8 mg
Pregnant teens and women 2.0 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 2.6 mg
Birth to 6 months Not established
Infants 7–12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 2 mg
Children 4–8 years 3 mg
Children 9–13 years 6 mg
Teens 14–18 years 9 mg
Adults 19+ years 11 mg
Pregnant teens 9 mg
Pregnant  women  11 mg
Breastfeeding teens 9 mg
Breastfeeding women 11 mg
In the body, it's involved in many chemical processes, including the processing of cholesterol, carbohydrates, and protein. It might also be involved in bone formation.
Molybdenum
Birth to 6 months 2 mcg
Infants 7–12 months 3 mcg
Children 1–3 years 17 mcg
Children 4–8 years 22 mcg
Children 9–13 years 34 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 43 mcg
Adults 19+ years 45 mcg
Pregnant teens and women 50 mcg
Breastfeeding teens and women 50 mcg
Birth to 12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 300 mcg
Children 4–8 years 600 mcg
Children 9–13 years 1,100 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 1,700 mcg
Adults 19+ years 2,000 mcg
In the body, it helps to break down proteins and other substances.
Phosphorus
Birth to 6 months 100 mg
Infants 7–12 months 275 mg
Children 1–3 years 460 mg
Children 4–8 years 500 mg
Children 9–13 years 1,250 mg
Teens 14–18 years 1,250 mg
Adults 19+ years 700 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding teens 1,250 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding women 700 mg
Birth to 6 months Not established
Infants 7–12 months Not established
Children 1–3 years 3,000 mg
Children 4–8 years 3,000 mg
Children 9–13 years 4,000 mg
Teens 14–18 years 4,000 mg
Adults 19–70 years 4,000 mg
Adults 71+ years 3,000 mg
Pregnant teens and women 3,500 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 4,000 mg

Formation of cells, bones and teeth, maintains acid-base balance

Potassium
Birth to 6 months 400 mg
Infants 7–12 months 860 mg
Children 1–3 years 2,000 mg
Children 4–8 years 2,300 mg
Children 9–13 years (boys) 2,500 mg
Children 9–13 years (girls) 2,300 mg
Teens 14–18 years (boys) 3,000 mg
Teens 14–18 years (girls) 2,300 mg
Adults 19+ years (men) 3,400 mg
Adults 19+ years (women) 2,600 mg
Pregnant teens 2,600 mg
Pregnant women 2,900 mg
Breastfeeding teens 2,500 mg
Breastfeeding women 2,800 mg
Not established

Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, cell integrity, muscle contractions and nerve impulse transmission

Selenium
Birth to 6 months 15 mcg
Infants 7–12 months 20 mcg
Children 1–3 years 20 mcg
Children 4–8 years 30 mcg
Children 9–13 years 40 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 55 mcg
Adults 19+ years 55 mcg
Pregnant teens and women 60 mcg
Breastfeeding teens and women 70 mcg
Birth to 6 months 45 mcg
Infants 7–12 months 60 mcg
Children 1–3 years 90 mcg
Children 4–8 years 150 mcg
Children 9–13 years 280 mcg
Teens 14–18 years 400 mcg
Adults 19+ years 400 mcg

Antioxidant.  Works with vitamin E to protect body from oxidation

Sodium
Birth to 6 months 110 mg
Infants 7–12 months 370 mg
Children 1–3 years 800 mg
Children 4–8 years 1,000 mg
Children 9–13 years 1,200 mg
Teens 14–18 years 1.500 mg
Adults 19 + years 1.500 mg
Pregnant teens and women 1,500 mg
Breastfeeding teens and women 1,500 mg
Not established

Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, supports muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmissions

Zinc
Birth to 6 months 2 mg
Infants 7–12 months 3 mg
Children 1–3 years 3 mg
Children 4–8 years 5 mg
Children 9–13 years 8 mg
Teen males 14–18 years 11 mg
Teen females 14–18 years 9 mg
Adult males 19+ years 11 mg
Adult females 19+ years 8 mg
Pregnant teens 12 mg
Pregnant women 11 mg
Breastfeeding teens 13 mg
Breastfeeding women 12 mg
Birth to 6 months 4 mg
Infants 7–12 months 5 mg
Children 1–3 years 7 mg
Children 4–8 years 12 mg
Children 9–13 years 23 mg
Teens 14–18 years 34 mg
Adults 19+ years 40 mg

A part of many enzymes, involved in production of genetic material and proteins, transports vitamin A, taste perception, wound healing, sperm production and the normal development of the fetus 

 

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