Selenium in diet

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Selenium - antioxidant

Diet - selenium

Selenium is often available in multivitamin and mineral supplements. The amount of selenium is listed in micrograms/day, or µg/day. The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine recommends the following dietary reference intakes (DRIs) of selenium:

• 0 - 6 months: 15 µg/day
• 7 - 12 months: 20 µg/day
• 1 - 8 years: 30 µg/day
• 9 - 13 years: 40 µg/day
• 14 and older: 55 µg/day

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may need slighly higher amounts. Ask your health care provider what is best for you.

Review Date: 01/02/2007
Reviewed By: William McGee, M.D., M.H.A., Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, and Chairman, Nutrition Committee, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.