Zinc - foods, RDA, deficiency & supplements

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Zinc RDA - recommended daily allowance
RDA US* | RDA DACH (EU)** | |||
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Age group |
Female | Male | Female | Male |
14-18 y | 9 mg | 11 mg | 11 mg | 14 mg |
19-30 y | 8 mg | 11 mg | 8.5 mg | 9 mg |
31-50 y | 8 mg | 11 mg | 8.5 mg | 9 mg |
51-70 y | 8 mg | 11 mg | 8.5 mg | 9 mg |
> 70 y | 8 mg | 11 mg | 8.5 mg | 9 mg |
Pregnant | 11 mg | 8.5 mg | ||
Lactating | 12 mg | 8.5 mg |
Sources:
- * Recommended daily allowance values from the National Institute of Health - Office of Dietary supplementation. Go to source
- ** Recommended daily allowance values from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) in Germany - Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. Go to source