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Nutrient

[F L S A C] Letter Key

Functionnavigator

No clear biological function in humans although animal data indicate a functional role

Life Stage Groupnavigator

Life Stage GroupRDA/AI*ULa (mg/d)
Infants
0–6 moNDND
7–12 moNDND
Children
1–3 yrND3
4–8 yrND6
Males
9–13 yrND11
14–18 yrND17
19–30 yrND20
31–50 yrND20
50–70 yrND20
>70 yrND20
Females
9–13 yrND11
14–18 yrND17
19–30 yrND20
31–50 yrND20
50–70 yrND20
>70 yrND20
Pregnancy
<=18 yrND17
19–30 yrND20
31–50 yrND20
Lactation
<=18 yrND17
19–30 yrND20
31–50 yrND20

Selected Food Sourcesnavigator

Fruit-based beverages and products, potatoes, legumes, milk, avocado, peanut butter, peanuts

Adverse Effects of Excessive Consumptionnavigator

Reproductive and developmental effects as observed in animal studies

Special Considerationsnavigator

None

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