Patient's question:
What are the units of various vitamins that a person should consume daily? I currently take one gel pill daily for treating rickets, which contains 2000 units of vitamin A and 700 units of vitamin D2. I also take one pill of vitamin C (0.1 grams per tablet) daily, which costs a few yuan at pharmacies. Additionally, I take two tablets of the Tsinghua Ziguang Jinhua Yuan series of multivitamins daily. Will this lead to an overdose?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Your question falls under the category of nutrition! Here are a few suggestions!Guiding Suggestions: The Chinese Nutrition Society has recommended the composition indicators for a balanced diet. Among them, the daily supply of nutrients is as follows:
Proteins: 1-1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight per person, accounting for 12%-14% of total calories. Mainly supplied by lean meat, eggs, dairy products, soy, and soy products. Animal protein should account for one-third.
Fats: 1-1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight per person, accounting for 25%-30% of total calories. Mainly supplied by vegetable oils.
Carbohydrates: 400-500 grams per person per day, accounting for 60%-65% of total calories. Mainly supplied by cereal-based plant foods.
Vitamins: Vitamin A and D are 2,260 and 400 International Units, respectively. Vitamins B1, B2, B6, and C are 1.5-1.8, 1.2-2.1, 2.70-75 milligrams, respectively.
Minerals: The main supply of minerals for the human body is as follows:
Calcium: 600 milligrams;
Sodium, potassium, and chloride are 6.2-3, 0.5 grams, respectively;
Iodine: 100-140 micrograms;
Iron, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium are 10-12, 12-16, 720-900, 300-350 milligrams, respectively.
Vitamins and minerals are mainly supplied by seafood, fresh vegetables, especially dark green leafy vegetables, and fresh fruits, with a daily supply of 400-500 grams per person.