Maximum safe dose of iron from food & supplements
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 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.
We can naturally increase serotonin levels by following a diet high in tryptophan, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, magnesium & iron!
In most cases, the diverse and balanced nature of the Mediterranean diet ensures adequate taurine intake for general health and well-being.