Table VI.
India specific MMS supplement composition
| Nutrient | India-MMS | Rationale | UNIMMAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron (mg) | 40 | 1.5 RDA | 30 |
| Folate (µg) | 500 | 1.5 RDA | 360 |
| Vitamin A (µg) | 400 | EAR | 800 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 65 | EAR | 70 |
| Vitamin D (IU) | 400 | 1.5 RDA@ | 200 |
| Thiamine (mg) | 1.6 | EAR | 1.4 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 2.3 | EAR | 1.4 |
| Niacin (mg) | 11 | EAR | 18 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 4 | 1.5 RDA | 2.6 |
| Zinc (mg) | 15 | RDA | 15 |
| Iodine (µg) | 160 | EAR | 150 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 10 | AI | 10 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 1.9 | EAR | 1.9 |
| Copper (mg) | 1.7 | AI | 2 |
| Selenium (µg) | 40 | AI | 65 |
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1.5 RDA is 900 IU but 500 IU will be available from Calcium tablets. MMS, multiple micronutrient supplements; UNIMMAP, United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation; AI, adequate intake