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Provisional maximum tolerable daily intake (PMTDI) of essential elements (Fe, Se, Zn, Mn, and Cu).
| Number | Element | PMTDI | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zinc (Zn) | 1 mg/kg bw per day (70 mg/day∗) | [21] |
| 2 | Copper (Cu) | 0.5 mg/kg bw per day (35 mg/day∗) | [21] |
| 3 | Selenium (Se) | 70 μg/day for adults$ | [7] |
| 4 | Manganese (Mn) | 3 mg/day for adults$ | [6] |
| 5 | Iron (Fe) | 11 mg/day£ | [8] |
∗Calculated value based on PMTDI, equivalent to mg/day for a 70 kg person; $adequate intake (AI)/day; £opulation reference intake (PRI).
