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Selenium

Selenium has a recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 55mcg and a safe upper limit (UL) of 400mcg per day. Exceeding the upper limit may cause adverse health effects. Use NutriAudit to check if your supplement stack keeps Selenium within safe limits.

Safe Limits by Region

RegionOrganizationRDAUpper Limit (UL)Unit
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United StatesFDA55400mcg
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EuropeEFSA55400mcg
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί AustraliaTGA55400mcg
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ChinaCNS60400mcg
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JapanMHLW65350mcg

RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance (adequate intake for most adults). UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level (maximum safe daily amount).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Selenium is too much?

The safe upper limit (UL) for Selenium is 400mcg per day according to FDA. Exceeding this amount regularly may increase the risk of adverse effects.

What is the recommended daily dose of Selenium?

The RDA for Selenium is 55mcg per day for most adults. This amount is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals.

Are you taking Selenium?

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