title: Recommended dietary intakes (RDI) of folate in humans.
abstract: Extensive evidence is presented that 3 micrograms folate/kg (6.8 nmol/kg) body weight daily will not only maintain adequate folate nutriture but also a substantial reserve body pool in normal persons. Recommendations appropriate to this extensive evidence are presented.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007774:Lactation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D005492:Folic Acid