Table 2.
Inorganic composition of ayahuasca decoctions. Daily values were calculated as a percentage of the maximum concentration in the decoction and recommended dose [35,36].
| Element | Concentration Range (mg/L) in Ayahuasca Decoctions | Recommended Dose (mg/day) | Maximum Concentration in 150 mL Decoction (mg/day) | Daily Values (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca | 102–664 | 1300 | 100 | 8 |
| Mg | 313–1542 | 420 | 231 | 50 |
| P | 47–616 | 1250 | 92 | 7 |
| K | 2017–7263 | 4700 | 1089 | 23 |
| Li | 0.0045–0.076 | 1 | 0.011 | 1 |
| Al | <LOQ-9.7 | 10 | 1.5 | 15 |
| Mn | 4.8–94 | 2.3 | 14.1 | 613 |
| Fe | 1.75–6.9 | 18 | 1.04 | 6 |
| Cu | <LOQ-0.17 | 0.9 | 0.026 | 3 |
| Co | <LOQ-0.17 | 0.05 | 0.026 | 52 |
| Zn | 0.62–19.3 | 11 | 2.9 | 26 |
| As and Hg | <LOQ | - | 0 | - |
| Cd | 0.0038–0.027 | - | 0.004 | - |
| Pb | <LOQ-0.35 | - | 0.053 | - |
<LOQ under quantification limit, - not applicable.