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For many micronutrients, a therapeutic range can exist between the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) and concentrations/intakes that are toxic to the organism. In this range, activation of normally quiescent signaling pathways can occur, leading to beneficial physiological changes, among which is improved barrier function.
