Dietary Reference Intakes: Manganese

Source: IOM 2001 Dietary Reference Intakes for Manganese Unit: mg/day

Adequate Intake (AI)

Population AI
Male 19-50 2.3 mg/day
Female 19-50 1.8 mg/day
Pregnant 2.0 mg/day
Lactating 2.6 mg/day

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

Population UL
Adult 11 mg/day

⚠️ Do not exceed the UL without medical supervision.

Disclaimer

These values are from the National Academy of Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine) Dietary Reference Intake reports. Individual needs may vary. Consult a healthcare provider.