Minerals- RDA/AI/UL CSCS

Calcium

• healthy bones/teeth, blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve transmission

700-1300 mg

UL- 2000-3000 mg

Phosphorus

• works with calcium for strong bones/teeth, enhances use of other nutrients, energy metabolism, DNA structure, cell membranes

460-1250 mg

UL- 3000-4000 mg

Magnesium

• helps nerves and muscles function, constituent of bones/teeth

80-420 mg

UL- 65-350 mg

Molybdenum

• metabolism of DNA/RNA, production of uric acid

17-45 mcg

UL- 300-2000 mcg

Manganese

• normal development of skel/conn. tissue, metabolism of carbs

AI

M- 1.2-2.3 mg

F- 1.2-2.6 mg

UL- 2-11 mg

Copper

• iron metabolism, nervous system function, bone health, synthesis of proteins, pigmentation of skin/hair/eyes

M- 340-900 mcg

F- 340-1300 mcg

UL- 1000-10000 mcg

Chromium

• glucose metabolism, may help regulate blood sugar/insulin levels in diabetics

AI

M- 11-35 mcg

F- 11-45 mcg

NO UL

Iodine

• part of thyroid hormone, regulate growth/development and energy metabolism

M- 90-150 mcg

F- 90-290 mcg

UL- 200-1100 mcg

Iron

• RBC formation, myoglobin and component of enzyme systems

M- 7-11 mg

F- 7-27 mg

UL- 40-45 mg

Selenium

• component of key antioxidant enzyme, normal growth/development, use of iodine in thyroid function

M- 20-55 mcg

F- 20-70 mcg

UL- 90-400 mcg

Zinc

• digestion, metabolism, reproduction, and wound healing

M- 3-11 mg

F- 3-13 mg

UL- 7-40 mg