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. 2018 Apr 17;7(2):103–113. doi: 10.1007/s13670-018-0241-5

Table 1.

Recommended nutrient intakes (RNI) and tolerable upper intake levels (UL) for selected micronutrients in the elderly (65+ years)

Nutrient Recommended nutrient intake (RNI)1 Tolerable upper intake levels (UL)2
Vitamin A 600 μg/day 3000 μg/day
Vitamin B12 2.4 μg/day ND
Folate 400 μg/day 1000 μg/day
Vitamin D 15 μg/day 50 μg/day
Calcium 1300 mg/day 2500 mg/day
Iron Based on diet availability (15, 12, 10, 5%)
Male 9, 11, 14, 27 mg/day 45 mg/day
Female 8, 9, 11, 23 mg/day 45 mg/day

Sources: WHO/FAO, 2005 [14]) 1 (IOM, 2000 [15]) 2