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Table 2 Summary of Mn adequate intake ages 0 through 18 years

From: “Manganese-induced neurotoxicity: a review of its behavioral consequences and neuroprotective strategies”

Gender

Age group

AI (mg/day of Mn)

–

0–6 months

0.003

7–12 months

0.6

1–3 years

1.2

4–8 years

1.5

Girls

9–13 years

1.6

14–18 years

1.6

Boys

9–13 years

1.9

14–18 years

2.2

  1. Source: Institute of Medicine’s Dietary Reference Intake for Mn
  2. Abbreviations: AI adequate intake
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BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology

ISSN: 2050-6511

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