How much of the mineral selenium do people need?

Answer by  Starfish (214)

The amount depends on age and pregancy or lactation. For men and women it is 55 micrograms per day; for pregnant women 60 micrograms; for lactating women 70 micrograms. For children 9-14 it is 40 micrograms; for children 4-8 it is 30 micrograms; for children 1-3 20 micrograms. 7-12 months 20 and 0-6 15 micrograms adequate (no RDA for infants).

Answer by  JoanHatfield (37)

The daily needs for various age groups are: children 0-6 months 15 micrograms, 6-12 months 20 micrograms, ages 1-3 20 micrograms, ages 4-8 30 micrograms, ages 9-13 40 micrograms, and ages 14-19 55 micrograms. Adults age 19 and over need 55 micrograms. Women who are pregnant need 60 micrograms and women who are lactating need 70 micrograms.

Answer by  AnnieBlosom (31)

Selenium is a trace mineral required only in small amounts to maintain good health. The recommended dietary intake for children (1-12 years) and adults is 20-40 and 55-60 micrograms/day respectively. Major dietary source for selenium is plant foods. Also it is contained in meats and seafood.

Answer by  lynda (95)

Selenium is a mineral that regulates the thyroid hormones. Adult males and females between the ages of 31-70+ need 55 micrograms per day.