A Dr. Anthony Komaroff, MD, Internal Medicine, answered. The innate immune system is first and best known for a family of white blood cells called phagocytes, which reside very close to the layer of epithelial cells that line much of the body's surface. Dr. Anthony Komaroff, MD, Internal Medicine, answered. The innate immune system is first and best known for a family of white blood cells called phagocytes, which reside very close to the layer of epithelial cells that line much of the body's surface.
The iron content of the body is highly conserved (Bothwell et al 1979). To achieve iron balance, adult men need to absorb about 1 mg/day and adult menstruating women about 1.5 mg/day, although this is highly variable. Towards the end of pregnancy, the absorption of 4-5 mg/day is necessary. Requirements are higher during periods of rapid growth in early childhood and adolescence.
Recommended Dose and Limits. The daily recommended intake of magnesium for adult males between the ages of 19 to 30 is 400 mg and for their female counterparts, it's 310 mg. Adult men over age 31 need 420 mg, while females over age 31 need 320 mg daily.During pregnancy and lactation adult females are require 310 to 360 mg.ecommended Dose and Limits. The daily recommended intake of magnesium for adult males between the ages of 19 to 30 is 400 mg and for their female counterparts, it's 310 mg. Adult men over age 31 need 420 mg, while females over age 31 need 320 mg daily.