How should you read this chart?
The chart compares reference values with functional and therapeutic ranges from the VIGEO Dosing Guide. Use it as a starting place for a conversation about what an OligoScan pattern may suggest — not as an instruction to add, stop, or change a supplement.
Mineral and vitamin ranges
The complete table is retained below as an educational reference. Values labelled therapeutic require context and should be reviewed with a qualified clinician or Dawn rather than used as a self-directed protocol.
Minerals and related elements
| Nutrient | RDA / AI | Functional | Therapeutic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1000–1200 mg | 800–1200 mg | Rarely needed |
| Magnesium | 310–420 mg | 300–600 mg | 600–1000 mg |
| Phosphorus | 700 mg | 700–1200 mg | Rarely needed |
| Silicon* | — | 10–40 mg | 40–100 mg |
| Sodium | 1500 mg | 1500–3000 mg | Rarely needed |
| Chloride | 2300 mg | 2000–3500 mg | 3500–6000+ mg |
| Potassium | 2600–3400 mg | 3000–4700 mg | 4700–6000 mg |
| Copper | 0.9 mg | 5–10 mg | 30–80 mg |
| Zinc | 8–11 mg | 15–30 mg | 30–60 mg |
| Iron | 8–18 mg | 10–25 mg | Rarely needed |
| Manganese | 1.8–2.3 mg | 2–5 mg | 5–10 mg |
| Chromium | 25–35 mcg | 100–400 mcg | 400–1000 mcg |
| Vanadium* | — | 10–50 mcg | 50–100 mcg |
| Boron* | — | 1–10 mg | 10–30 mg |
| Cobalt* | — | Part of B12 | Part of B12 |
| Molybdenum | 45 mcg | 75–250 mcg | 250–500 mcg |
| Iodine | 150 mcg | 1–12.5 mg | 12.5–50 mg |
| Lithium* | — | 0.5–5 mg | Clinical supervision |
| Germanium* | — | — | — |
| Selenium | 55 mcg | 100–200 mcg | 200–600 mcg |
| Sulfur* | — | 500–2000 mg | 2000–8000+ mg |
| Fluoride* | — | Minimize | Minimize |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | RDA / AI | Functional | Therapeutic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (Retinol) | 700–900 mcg | 2500–5000 IU | 5000–10000+ IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1.1–1.2 mg | 10–50 mg | 50–200 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1.1–1.3 mg | 10–50 mg | 50–100 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 14–16 mg | 50–200 mg | 200–500 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 5 mg | 50–200 mg | 200–500 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 1.3–1.7 mg | 10–50 mg | 50–100 mg |
| Vitamin B7 (Biotin) | 30 mcg | 1000–5000 mcg | 5–10 mg |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 400 mcg | 400–1000 mcg | 1–5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | 2.4 mcg | 500–2000 mcg | 2–5 mg |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 75–90 mg | 500–2000 mg | 2000–5000+ mg |
| Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) | 600–800 IU | 2000–5000 IU | 5000–10000 IU |
| Vitamin E (Tocopherols) | 15 mg | 100–200 mg | 200–400 mg |
| Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) | 90–120 mcg | 100–300 mcg | 0.3–5 mg |
| Vitamin K2 (MK-4 / MK-7)* | — | 100–300 mcg | 0.3–25 mg |
Education is not individualized dosing.
Results, symptoms, medications, history, pregnancy status, organ function, and interactions can all matter. Do not use a table to diagnose a deficiency, determine a therapeutic amount, or change prescribed care.
What does your nutrient pattern mean in context?
Return to the Resources Guide for the OligoScan interpretation sequence, or explore the Minerals & Heavy Metals hub.