united_statesDietary Reference Intakes for Potassium in United States

Men

Age AI UL
0 - 6 months 400 mg -
7 - 12 months 700 mg -
1 - 3 years 3000 mg -
4 - 8 years 3800 mg -
9 - 13 years 4500 mg -
14 - 18 years 4700 mg -
19 - 30 years 4700 mg -
31 - 50 years 4700 mg -
51 - 70 years 4700 mg -
70 years and abobe 4700 mg -

Women

Age AI UL
0 - 6 months 400 mg -
7 - 12 months 700 mg -
1 - 3 years 3000 mg -
4 - 8 years 3800 mg -
9 - 13 years 4500 mg -
14 - 18 years 4700 mg -
19 - 30 years 4700 mg -
31 - 50 years 4700 mg -
51 - 70 years 4700 mg -
70 years and abobe 4700 mg -

Pregnant Women

Age AI UL
14 - 18 years 4700 mg -
19 - 30 years 4700 mg -
31 - 50 years 4700 mg -

Lactating Women

Age AI UL
14 - 18 years 5100 mg -
19 - 30 years 5100 mg -
31 - 50 years 5100 mg -


Source: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Intakes for Individuals, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies, 2004, retrieved 2009