Food Sources For Vitamins and Minerals

Daily Requirement of Vitamins and Minerals in the Body

When we are going to talk about vitamins and minerals, we’re probably looking, how much do you need, and what is the upper limit. The list below will help you cover all the vitamins and minerals you should get, preferably from food.

Vitamin A

  • Men: 900 micrograms per day
  • Women: 700 micrograms per day
  • Breastfeeding women: 1,300 micrograms per day
  • Pregnant women: 770 micrograms per day

Don’t get more than this much;

  • 3,000 micrograms per day for adults