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Recommended NRVs for the UK
Here are recommended Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) for the UK, covering both vitamins and minerals.
Water-Soluble Vitamins
| Vitamin | NRV |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 16 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B7 (Biotin) | 50 µg |
| Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) | 200 µg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | 2.5 µg |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 80 mg |
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
| Vitamin | NRV |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A (Retinol) | 800 µg |
| Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E (Tocopherol) | 12 mg |
| Vitamin K (Phylloquinone) | 75 µg |
Minerals
| Mineral | NRV |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 800 mg |
| Chloride | 800 mg |
| Copper | 1 mg |
| Fluoride | 3.5 mg |
| Iodine | 150 µg |
| Iron | 14 mg |
| Magnesium | 375 mg |
| Manganese | 2 mg |
| Molybdenum | 50 µg |
| Phosphorus | 700 mg |
| Potassium | 2000 mg |
| Selenium | 55 µg |
| Sodium | 2.4 g |
| Zinc | 10 mg |
| Chromium | 40 µg |
| Boron | NRV not assigned by EU |
| Silicon | NRV not assigned by EU |
| Vanadium | NRV not assigned by EU |
| Nickel | NRV not assigned by EU |
| Cobalt | NRV not assigned by EU |