Chloride RDI
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Chloride has a recommended daily intake which is different for the various age groups and genders.
Find your recommended daily intake of chloride below:
- Infants (0-6 months) - 180mg
- Infants (7-12 months) - 570mg
- Children (1-3 years) - 1500mg
- Children (4-8 years) - 1900mg
- Children (9-18 years) - 2300mg
- Adults (19-50 years) - 2300mg
- Adults (50-70 years) - 2000mg
- Adults (>70 years) - 1800mg
- Pregnant and lactating women (all ages) - 2300mg
There is an established recommended daily intake (RDI) for chloride, as well as a tolerable upper limit
Tolerable Upper Limit
There is also a tolerable upper limit for chloride - this is the maximum that can be safely taken of this mineral before it produces serious and toxic side effects:
- Infants (0- 12 months) - not established*
- Children (1-3 years) - 2300mg
- Children (4-8 years) - 2900mg
- Children (9-13 years) - 3400mg
- Children (14-18 years) - 3600mg
- Adults (>19 years) - 3600mg
- Pregnant & lactating women (all ages) - 3600mg
* The tolerable upper limit for chloride for infants aged 0-12 months has not yet been determined due to a lack of data about the adverse effects in this age group and a concern about the lack of ability of the body of infants to handle excess amounts. The only source of chloride intake should be from food (breast milk and/or baby formula) to prevent high levels of intake and possible adverse effects.