NF03-580 Upper Safe Levels of Intake for Adults: Vitamins, Macrominerals, and Trace Minerals

Authors

Judy A. Driskell, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2003

Comments

© 2003, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Our bodies need vitamins and essential minerals; however, if taken in large amounts, they can adversely affect our health. In fact, large amounts of many of the vitamins and minerals can be toxic.

This NebFact discusses the nutritional status, dietary reference intakes, nutrient toxicity, and tolerable upper intake levels (ULs) of vitamins and essential macro- and trace minerals for adults.