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    The document defines the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) as the highest level of nutrient intake that does not increase the risk of adverse health effects for almost all individuals. The main purpose of establishing a UL is to inform the general public about the risks of excess nutrient intake from sources like fortified foods and supplements. The UL helps identify if total intake is associated with any ill effects and prevents potential toxicity from very high intakes of certain nutrients. It is not meant to suggest consumption up to the UL is beneficial, rather that above this level the risk of harm increases. Table 1 provides examples of ULs for various vitamins and minerals.

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    The document defines the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) as the highest level of nutrient intake that does not increase the risk of adverse health effects for almost all individuals. The main purpose of establishing a UL is to inform the general public about the risks of excess nutrient intake from sources like fortified foods and supplements. The UL helps identify if total intake is associated with any ill effects and prevents potential toxicity from very high intakes of certain nutrients. It is not meant to suggest consumption up to the UL is beneficial, rather that above this level the risk of harm increases. Table 1 provides examples of ULs for various vitamins and minerals.

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    The document defines the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) as the highest level of nutrient intake that does not increase the risk of adverse health effects for almost all individuals. The main purpose of establishing a UL is to inform the general public about the risks of excess nutrient intake from sources like fortified foods and supplements. The UL helps identify if total intake is associated with any ill effects and prevents potential toxicity from very high intakes of certain nutrients. It is not meant to suggest consumption up to the UL is beneficial, rather that above this level the risk of harm increases. Table 1 provides examples of ULs for various vitamins and minerals.

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    Tolerable Upper Intake

    Level (UL) for Vitamins

    PRESENTED BY GROUP IV
    Definition

    Tolerable Upper Intake Level or Upper Limit (UL) is defined


    as the highest level of nutrient intake that does not increase
    the risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in
    the general population. If the nutrient intake increases
    above the Tolerable Upper Intake Level or UL, the risk of ill-
    effects on the human body may also increase.
    Purpose
    The main objective of the UL is to inform the general population about
    the risks of excess nutrient intake.

    It is useful because of a rise in the interest regarding the availability of


    fortified foods and an increase in the use of dietary supplements to
    meet the nutrient requirement.

    The UL is based on the total intake of water, nutrients from the food,
    fortified foods, and supplements. It helps in understanding if any
    adverse effects are associated with the total intake. If the ill-effects are
    associated only with the intake of fortified foods and supplements,
    then the UL is based on nutrient intake from these food sources and not
    on the total intake.

    The UL may help in preventing the toxicity of certain nutrients and


    their undesirable effects on overall human health.
    How Much Is Too Much?
    Because high doses of some supplements can have risks, how do you
    know when it's OK to take more than the RDA or DV? One way is to
    look for the UL (tolerable upper intake level) of nutrient. With many
    vitamins and minerals, you can safely take a dose much

    Higher than the RDA or DV without coming close to the UL.

    The UL was established to help distinguish healthful and harmful


    nutrient intakes. Developed in part as a response to the growing
    usage of dietary supplements, ULs indicate the highest level of
    continuous intake of a particular nutrient that may be taken without
    causing health problems. When a nutrient does not have any known
    issue if taken in excessive doses, it is not assigned a UL. However,
    even when a nutrient does not have a UL it is not necessarily safe to
    consume in large amounts.
    Table 1
    This graph illustrates the risks of nutrient inadequacy and
    nutrient excess as we move from a low intake of a nutrient to a
    high intake. Starting on the left side of the graph, you can see
    that when you have a very low intake of a nutrient, your risk of
    nutrient deficiency is high. As your nutrient intake increases,
    the chances that you will be deficient in that nutrient decrease.

    The point at which 50 percent of the population meets their


    nutrient need is the EAR, and the point at which 97 to 98
    percent of the population meets their needs is the RDA. The UL
    is the highest level at which you can consume a nutrient
    without it being too much—as nutrient intake increases beyond
    the UL, the risk of health problems resulting from that nutrient
    increases.
    a  UL = The maximum level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose
    no risk of adverse effects. Unless otherwise specified, the UL represents
    total intake from food, water, and supplements. Due to lack of suitable
    data, ULs could not be established for vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin,
    vitamin B  12  , pantothenic acid, biotin, or carotenoids. In the absence of
    ULs, extra caution may be warranted in consuming levels above
    recommended intakes.b As preformed
    vitamin A only.c As ∂-tocopherol; applies to any form of supplemental ∂-
    tocopherol.d  The ULs for vitamin E, niacin, and folate apply to synthetic
    forms obtained from supplements, fortified foods, or a combination of the
    two.e ß-Carotene supplements are advised only to serve as a provitamin
    A source for individuals at risk of vitamin A deficiency.

    ND = Not determinable due to lack of data of adverse effects in this age


    group and concern with regard to lack of ability to handle excess
    amounts.
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    JACINTO, CRISTIAN MARK
    JALJIS, NAZIM
    JURIPAE, SHEIMA AINIE S.
    LEWIS, JACLYN
    SAHIAL, AHMED

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