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Betacarotene - Recommended Daily Intake
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Date reviewed: 7 July 2015 | Date updated: 7 July 2015
There is a recommended daily intake of betacarotene, which is the recommended minimum intake required to maintain good health.
There is also a tolerable upper intake for betacarotene, which is the maximum intake possible without causing any toxicity effects.
Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)
| lifestage | age | amount |
|---|---|---|
| INFANTS | 0-6mths 7-12mths |
400mcg (1320IU) 500mcg (1650IU) |
| CHILDREN | 1-3yrs 4-8yrs |
300mcg (1000IU) 400mcg (1320IU) |
| CHILDREN | 9-13yrs male: 14-18yrs female: 14-18yrs |
600mcg (2000IU) 900mcg (3000IU) 700mcg (2310IU) |
| ADULTS | male: 19-50yrs female: 19-50yrs |
900mcg (3000IU) 700mcg (2310IU) |
| SENIORS | male: 51+yrs female: 51+yrs |
900mcg (3000IU) 700mcg (2310IU) |
| PREGNANT | <18yrs 19-50yrs |
750mcg (2500IU) 770mcg (2565IU) |
| LACTATING | <18yrs 19-50yrs |
1200mcg (4000IU) 1300mcg (4300IU) |
Tolerable Upper Limit
| Lifestage | Age | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INFANTS | 0-12mths | 600mcg (2000IU) |
| CHILDREN | 1-3yrs 4-8yrs |
600mcg (2000IU) 900mcg (3000IU) |
| CHILDREN | 9-13yrs 14-18yrs |
1700mcg (5610IU) 2800mcg (9240IU) |
| ADULTS | 19-50yrs | 3000mcg (10000IU) |
| SENIORS | 51+yrs |
3000mcg (10000IU) |
| PREGNANT | <18yrs 19-50yrs |
2800mcg (9240IU) 2000mcg (10000IU) |
| LACTATING | <18yrs 19-50yrs |
2800mcg (9240IU) 3000mcg (10000IU) |
The tolerable upper limits should only be taken for short periods and only under medical supervision.
AdvertisementToxic Levels
Greater than 60mg for otherwise healthy adults.
Smokers, former smokers, heavy drinkers and people exposed to asbestos should not take betacarotene at any dosage (see cautions for betacarotene)
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