Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 216464

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RDA in America?

Posted by jodeye on April 5, 2003, at 13:34:07

When the RDA states the amount of a mineral, such as magnesium, is this referring to the amount of the elemental mineral ingested or absorbed? Thanks.

--jodeye

Re: RDA in America?

Posted by Larry Hoover on April 5, 2003, at 14:19:04

In reply to RDA in America?, posted by jodeye on April 5, 2003, at 13:34:07

> When the RDA states the amount of a mineral, such as magnesium, is this referring to the amount of the elemental mineral ingested or absorbed? Thanks.
>
> --jodeye

It's the amount ingested, averaged over time.

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