Posted by Larry Hoover on November 6, 2004, at 13:59:51
In reply to Re: vitamin E and depression » mistermindmasta, posted by Larry Hoover on November 6, 2004, at 13:45:28
> Again, even in the context of that graph, it pertains to normal healthy people. Note that Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the 50th percentile of overt deficiency, and although not shown, Adequate Intake (AI) is 77% of the RDA. RDA is two standard deviations above EAR. AI is one standard deviation above.
Hmmm. This reference says AI is independent of EAR and RDA. Okay-dokay, throw it out. It's a meaningless term.
Lar
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