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The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98%) individuals in each life-stage and gender group. The RDAs for selenium for adults, in micrograms
(mcg), are:
| Life-Stage |
Men |
Women |
Pregnancy |
Lactation |
| Ages 19 + |
55 mcg |
55 mcg |
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| All ages |
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60 mcg |
70 mcg |
| Results of the Total Diet
Study, a national survey conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, indicated that the diets of most adult men and women provide recommended amounts of
selenium. |
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