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∙ 10y agoWhat does tolerable upper intake level mean?
If the nutrient does not have a tolerable upper intake level it means it does not have a maximum amount of that can be taken before damage occurs. Any nutrient that has a tolerable upper intake level is one you can overdose on or take too much of the nutrient. Much like potassium which can be deadly but vitamin c does not have an upper intake level.
45mg
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Tolerable Upper Intake Level
If a food label is missing the tolerable upper intake level, you should avoid it if you are on strict dietary restrictions. If you are serving this food in schools or hospitals, its best to consult with a dietitian instead of calculating servings by guessing.
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This is the maximum amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without adverse effects. It is not a target figure; it is an upper limit.
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the absence of a ul for a nutrient does not imply that it is safe to consume any amount, however. it means only that insuficent data exist to establish a value
The intestine regulates iron absorption to meet the body's needs. Iron overload is rare in the absence of hereditary iron storage disease. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for healthy adults is 45 mg/day. There may be times when a physician prescribes an intake higher than the upper limit to treat iron deficiency anemia.
This is the maximum amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without adverse effects. It is not a target figure; it is an upper limit.