MINERAL

CURRENT RDI*

NEW DRI**

UL***

Calcium

1000 mg

1300 mg

2500 mg

Iron

18 mg

18 mg

45 mg

Phosphorus

1000 mg

1250 mg

4000 mg

Iodine

150 mcg

150 mcg

1100 mcg

Magnesium

400 mg

420 mg

350 mg #

Zinc

15 mg

11 mg

40 mg

Selenium

70 mcg

55 mcg

400 mcg

Copper

2 mg

0.9 mg

10 mg

Manganese

2 mg

2.3 mg

11 mg

Chromium

120 mcg

35 mcg

ND

Molybdenum

75 mcg

45 mcg

2000 mcg

* The Reference Daily Intake (RDI) is the value established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in nutrition labeling. It was based initially on the highest 1968 Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for each nutrient, to assure that needs were met for all age groups.

** The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are the most recent set of dietary recommendations established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, 1997-2001. They replace previous RDAs, and may be the basis for eventually updating the RDIs. The value shown here is the highest DRI for each nutrient.

*** The Upper Limit (UL) is the upper level of intake considered to be safe for use by adults, incorporating a safety factor. In some cases, lower ULs have been established for children.

# Upper limit for magnesium applies only to intakes from dietary supplements or pharmaceutical products, not including intakes from food and water.

ND Upper Limit not determined. No adverse effects observed from high intakes of the nutrient.