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What is the AI for sodium? What is the UL for sodium?

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Adequate Intake (AI) -

It is average recommended daily intake level of a particular nutrient , for a healthy human being , depending of the age group .

The AI value of Sodium , for people over the age of one year is , between 1000 - 1500 mg per day .

Hence , it is advised to consume this much amount on day to day basis , for a healthy living .

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

It is the highest level of the day to day nutrient intake , and exceeding the limit may lead to harmful effects .

The UL value of sodium is , 2300 mg per day , consuming above 2300 mg of sodium per day , is harmful .

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