Threonine RDI
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The RDI for threonine is as follows:
- Infants: 68mg per kg of body weight
- Children: 28mg per kg of body weight
- Adults: 8-20mg per kg of body weight
Tolerable upper limit
There is no tolerable upper limit for threonine.
Therapeutic dosage
There is a supplementary dosage range that is a safe therapeutic dose of threonine:
- Adults: 150-600mg
There is a recommended daily intake (RDI) but no tolerable upper limit for threonine
The higher levels of threonine should only be taken under strict medical supervision because supplementation at very high levels may cause some side effects in some people.
References
- Osieki H. The Nutrient Bible. Everything You Need to Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Enzymes - Even Toxic Metals. BioConcepts Publishing QLD. 2002