Dietary Reference Intakes for the antioxidant nutrients: Vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and carotenoids.(Brief Article)

The anticipated report by the Panel on Dietary Antioxidants and Related Compounds (Figure) was released mid-April of this year with publication delivery in May. The report adds Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Upper Tolerable Intake Levels (UL) for vitamins C and E and selenium to the nutrients for which DRI and UL values have been previously set. Currently, the list of 17 DRI nutrients (Table 1) includes 3 macrominerals (calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium), 2 microminerals (fluoride and selenium), 10 water-soluble vitamins (9 B vitamins and vitamin C), and 2 fatsoluble vitamins (vitamins D and E). There are 6 other nutrients for which the 1989 Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) will continue to stand …