Table 2.
Recommended daily intakes of selenium for individuals in different age groups and genders. The Adequate Intake (AI) is equivalent to the mean selenium intake of healthy, breastfed infants from birth to 12 months of age, as established by the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) [13].
| Age Group | Male (µg/d) | Female (µg/d) | Pregnancy (µg/d) | Lactation (µg/d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth to 6 mths | 15 * | 15 * | ||
| 7 to 12 mths | 20 * | 20 * | ||
| 9 to 13 yrs | 40 | 40 | ||
| 14 to 18 yrs | 55 | 55 | 60 | 70 |
| 19 to 30 yrs | 55 | 55 | 60 | 70 |
| 31 to 50 yrs | 55 | 55 | 60 | 70 |
| 50 to 71 yrs | 55 | 55 | ||
| Above 71 yrs | 55 | 55 |
* Adequate Intake (AI).