What are the Recommended Daily Intake suggestions for Magnesium based on age?
Dr. Carol Dean, author of
The Magnesium Miracle, notes that many magnesium experts believe that
the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of magnesium should be increased due to the
vital role it plays in the body and the poor absorption commonly seen with
dietary magnesium. It should also been noted that the RDI is merely set at the
minimum level to stave off deficiency symptoms, but many people are already
deficient. Despite this, the current RDI's are below, although it has been
conceded that some people may benefit from higher quantities of magnesium
intake.
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Life Stage |
Men |
Women |
Pregnancy |
Lactation |
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Age 1 - 3 |
80mg |
80mg |
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- |
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Age 4 - 8 |
130mg |
130mg |
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- |
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Age 9 - 13 |
240mg |
240mg |
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Age 14 - 18 |
410mg |
360mg |
400mg |
360mg |
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Age 19 - 30 |
400mg |
310mg |
350mg |
310mg |
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Age 31+ |
420mg |
320mg |
360mg |
320mg |
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Source: Carol Dean, M.D., N.D. The Magnesium Miracle. Random House Publishing. 2003. Page 216.
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
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