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Vitamins For Dummies

Outlining Daily Nutrient Dosages


Adapted From: Vitamins For Dummies

Before you jump to a specific supplement program, be sure that you're getting all the basic nutrients you need. Table 1 provides a blueprint for daily dosages of various vitamins, nutrients available either through foods or via a supplement. Of course, to make natural medicine work for you (including the use of dietary supplements for the prevention of illness and for easing symptoms and diseases), the medicine must be based on your unique circumstances.

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As you plan your personal supplement program, keep the following tips in mind:

  • If you're considering beginning a supplement program, it's always good to consult with your practitioner (doctor, herbalist, and so on), to make sure the program fits your needs and is safe.

  • Always try to get the additional nutrients you need from a

  • Read product labels carefully to ensure that you're taking the correct product and dosage.

    

Table 1: Suggested Daily Nutrient Dosages

Vitamin

Suggested Daily Dosage

Vitamin A

10,000 units

Vitamin B-1 (thiamin)

50 mg

Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin)

25 to 50 mg

Vitamin B-3 (niacin)

100 mg

Vitamin B-5 (pantothenic acid)

100 mg

Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)

50 mg

Vitamin B-12

50 mcg

Beta carotene

10,000 units

Bioflavonoids

300 mg

Biotin

300 mcg

Vitamin C

1,000 mg

Calcium

800 mg

Choline

50 mg

Chromium

150 mcg

Copper

3 mg

Vitamin D

400 IU

Vitamin E, mixed tocopherols

400 IU

Folic acid

800 mcg

Hesperidin

30 mg

Inositol

50 mg

Iodine

100 mcg

Iron

18 mg

Magnesium

500 mg

Manganese

5 mg

Molybdenum

50 mcg

PABA

30 mg

Potassium

99 mg

Rutin

20 mg

Selenium

200 mcg

Zinc

30 mg

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