Dietary Reference Intakes for Selenium in United States (per day)

Males EAR RDA AI UL
0-6 months - - 15 μg 45 μg
7-12 months - - 20 μg 60 μg
1-3 years 17 μg 20 μg - 90 μg
4-8 years 23 μg 30 μg - 150 μg
9-13 years 35 μg 40 μg - 280 μg
14-18 years 45 μg 55 μg - 400 μg
19-30 years 45 μg 55 μg - 400 μg
31-50 years 45 μg 55 μg - 400 μg
50-70 years 45 μg 55 μg - 400 μg
70 years and older 45 μg 55 μg - 400 μg
Females EAR RDA AI UL
0-6 months - - 15 μg 45 μg
7-12 months - - 20 μg 60 μg
1-3 years 17 μg 20 μg - 90 μg
4-8 years 23 μg 30 μg - 150 μg
9-13 years 35 μg 40 μg - 280 μg
14-18 years 45 μg 55 μg - 400 μg
19-30 years 45 μg 55 μg - 400 μg
31-50 years 45 μg 55 μg - 400 μg
50-70 years 45 μg 55 μg - 400 μg
70 years and older 45 μg 55 μg - 400 μg
Pregnancy EAR RDA AI UL
less than 18 years 49 μg 60 μg - 400 μg
19-30 years 49 μg 60 μg - 400 μg
31-50 years 49 μg 60 μg - 400 μg
Lactation EAR RDA AI UL
less than 18 years 59 μg 70 μg - 400 μg
19-30 years 59 μg 70 μg - 400 μg
31-50 years 59 μg 70 μg - 400 μg
Reference: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Intakes for Individuals, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies, 2010