Selenium

Selenium intake recommendations (3):

Selenium dietary allowance for both males and females by age: Birth to 6 months: 15 mcg per day, 7–12 months: 20 mcg per day, 1–3 years: 20 mcg per day, 4–8 years: 30 mcg per day, 9–13 years: 40 mcg per day, 14–18 years: 55 mcg per day, 19–50 years: 55 mcg per day, 51+ years: 55 mcg per day, Pregnancy: 60 mcg per day, Lactation: 70 mcg per day.

Selenium intake limits and toxicity:

Toxicity may occur over the following intake limits for males and females: Birth to 6 months: 45 mcg, 7–12 months: 60 mcg, 1–3 years: 90 mcg, 4–8 years: 150 mcg, 9–13 years: 280 mcg, 14 years and older including pregnant or lactating women: 400 mcg.