Consumers who take vitamin/mineral supplements should be aware that excessive intakes can pose hazards, and refer to the _____ values of the Dietary Reference Intakes.

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The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the maximum daily intake level of a nutrient that is not likely to cause adverse health effects in almost all individuals in the population. Therefore, it is important for consumers to refer to the UL values of the Dietary Reference Intakes to avoid excessive intakes and potential hazards. Adequate Intake (AI), Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), and Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) values are not specifically designed to address the potential hazards of excessive intake.

Consumers Who Take Vitamin/mineral Supplements Should Be Aware That Excessive