Potassium RDA
The U.S. Dietary Reference Intakes state there is not enough evidence to establish a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for potassium. (2)
The National Academy of Medicine has established an Adequate Intake (AI) for potassium. (2)
| Life Stage | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Birth to 6 months | 400 mg |
| Infants 7–12 months | 860 mg |
| Children 1–3 years | 2,000 mg |
| Children 4–8 years | 2,300 mg |
| Children 9–13 years (boys) | 2,500 mg |
| Children 9–13 years (girls) | 2,300 mg |
| Teens 14–18 years (boys) | 3,000 mg |
| Teens 14–18 years (girls) | 2,300 mg |
| Adults 19+ years (men) | 3,400 mg |
| Adults 19+ years (women) | 2,600 mg |
| Pregnant teens | 2,600 mg |
| Pregnant women | 2,900 mg |
| Breastfeeding teens | 2,500 mg |
| Breastfeeding women | 2,800 mg |
Resources
1. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-Consumer/
2. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/potassium/
