Adequate intake
What it is
Adequate Intake (AI) is a daily intake considered sufficient for healthy people in a specified group. It is used when the evidence is too limited to establish an RDA.
What it does
It supports intake planning.
Research context and ingredient forms
It is not an exact individual requirement.
Using this information
Keep the label AI distinct from RDA when reporting guidance.
Scientific Research & References
- Nutrient Recommendations and Databases
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
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