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From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Mineral Limits

   "** Kidney toxin; should not be in a dietary supplement Iodine (mcg) 150 150 1100 500** Elevated thyroid hormone concentration Iron (mg) 8 / 18 18 45 17** Gastrointestinal distress, increased risk of

2. Mineral Effects

   "Molybdenum (mcg) 45 75 2000 zero** Gout-like symptom; joint pains; increased uric acid Nickel (mcg) – – 1000 260** Increased sensitivity of skin reaction to nickel in jewelry Phosphorus (mg) 700 1000

3. Reference Notes

   "a Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Dietary Reference Intakes Tables. b (RDA) = Recommended Dietary Allowance, AI = Adequate Intake, indicated with * c UL = Tolerable Upper Inta