What is the “Daily Value” of Terramin®?
First, let’s understand what Daily Values are. The Daily Value, or “DV” percentage that you see on supplement labels, including our edible brands is a metric required by the FDA for food and supplement labeling. The DV reflects recommended daily consumption levels established by the FDA, which are based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. It is important for you to know that while the USDA and FDA are aware that at the very minimum, there are 17 minerals considered absolutely proven to be “essential”, the FDA in its wisdom has established DV’s for only seven of them. Of course, the DV’s are based on the static RDA’s, or recommended daily allowance, which are actual amounts of various nutrients that some researchers believe people should have to remain healthy. This means these numbers are closer to minimums than maximums. Naturally, since no two people are alike, and because the needs of various people can vary tremendously based on age, sex, environmental conditions, levels of health, and
