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Nickel
Recommended Daily Intake
Food Sources
Plant foods
Grains
Vegetables
Problems Associated with Deficiencies
Symptoms in humans have not been identified
Functions/Potential Benefits at Recommended Levels
Enhances the body’s use of iron
Maintains the structure of nucleic acid
Fat metabolism
Potential Benefits Under Investigation
None reported at this time
Special Considerations/Possible Adverse Effects with Excess Intake
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is 1 mg
Doses in excess of 250 mg can cause adverse effects such as gastrointestinal irritation or exacerbation of copper or iron deficiencies
* Information in this chart is not intended to provide a complete review on any topic.
** The information in this chart is in reference to healthy adults only, not to children or pregnant and lactating women. |
