Betacarotene RDI
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There is currently no recommended daily intake for betacarotene. There is, though, a recommended daily intake for vitamin A.
Vitamin A has a recommended daily intake which is different for the various age groups and genders. Find your recommended daily intake, below:
| Lifestage | Age | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Infants | 0-6 months | 400mcg |
| Infants | 7-12 months | 500mcg |
| Children | 1-3 years | 300mcg |
| Children | 4-8 years | 400mcg |
| Children | 9-13 years | 600mcg |
| Boys | 14-18 years | 900mcg |
| Girls | 14-18 years | 700mcg |
| Men | 19-50 years | 900mcg |
| Women | 19-50 years | 700mcg |
| Men | 51+ years | 900mcg |
| Women | 51+ years | 700mcg |
| Pregnant women | <18 years | 750mcg |
| Pregnant women | 18-50 years | 770mcg |
| Lactating women | <18 years | 1200mcg |
| Lactating women | 18-50 years | 1300mcg |
There is currently no recommended daily intake for betacarotene. There is though, a recommended daily intake and tolerable upper limit for vitamin A
Tolerable upper limit
There is also a tolerable upper limit for vitamin A - this is the maximum that can be safely taken of this vitamin before it produces serious and toxic side effects:
| Lifestage | Age | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Infants | 0-12 months | 600mcg |
| Children | 1-3 years | 600mcg |
| Children | 4-8 years | 900mcg |
| Children | 9-13 years | 1700mcg |
| Children | 14-18 years | 2800mcg |
| Adults | 19-50 years | 3000mcg |
| Adults | 51+ years | 3000mcg |
| Pregnant & lactating women | <18 years | 2800mcg |
| Pregnant women | 18-50 years | 2000mcg |
| Lactating women | 18-50 years | 3000mcg |
References
- Osieki H. The Nutrient Bible. Everything You Need to Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Enzymes - Even Toxic Metals. BioConcepts Publishing QLD. 2002