Valine RDI
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The RDI for valine is as follows:
- Infants: 92mg per kg of body weight
- Children: 25mg per kg of body weight
- Adults: 14 mg per kg of body weight (about 980mg)
Tolerable upper limit
There is no tolerable upper limit for valine.
Therapeutic dosage
There is a supplementary dosage range that is a safe therapeutic dose of methionine:
- Adults: 500-5,000mg per day
There is recommended daily intake (RDI), but there is no tolerable upper limit for valine
The higher levels of valine 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