TABLE 4

Tolerable upper intake levels for iodinea

AgeMaleFemalePregnancyLactation
Birth to 1 yearNot possible to establishbNot possible to establishb
1–3  200 μg  200 μg
4–8  300 μg  300 μg
9–13  600 μg  600 μg
14–18  900 μg  900 μg  900 μg  900 μg
≥ 191,100 μg1,100 μg1,100 μg1,100 μg

  • ↵a These data refer to chronic ingestion of the specified iodine concentrations.

  • ↵b Formula and food should be the only sources of iodine for infants.

  • Adapted from reference 8.