Maximum safe selenium dose from supplements
The maximum daily safe dose of selenium is 400 mcg. Too much selenium either from dietary supplements or Brazil nuts may cause side effects!
The maximum daily safe dose of selenium is 400 mcg. Too much selenium either from dietary supplements or Brazil nuts may cause side effects!
The maximum safe dose of vitamin B6 is 100 mg, while the recommended daily intake is less than 2 mg. Vitamin B6 toxicity is unlikely, though.
The maximum safe dose of iron is 45 mg a day. Excess iron from supplements can cause side effects. But, iron-rich foods don’t cause toxicity.
The maximum safe dosage of vitamin A in the form of retinol is 3,000 mcg. Higher doses, from food or supplements, can cause side effects!
There are many animal & plant-based foods high in riboflavin. Meat, dairy, eggs, almonds, seeds & bread help meet our daily needs.
The richest foods in folate (folic acid) are spices, herbs, seeds, nuts, beans, dark green leafy vegetables, whole grains & beer!
The maximum safe dose of folic acid is 1,000 mcg a day, but we shouldn’t get more than 400 mcg from dietary supplements, or fortified foods.
Foods high in fluoride are chocolate powder, shrimps, collard greens, pumpkin seeds, coffee, turkey & chamomile tea.
The maximum safe dose of zinc for adults is 40 mg a day! Teenagers, children, toddlers & babies can tolerate even lower dosages!
Common foods high in GABA are spinach, broccoli, tempeh, soybeans, green peas, oatmeal, wheat, barley, buckwheat, potato, tomato & mushrooms.