What does tolerable upper intake level mean?

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  1. Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian
     
    Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian answered:
    Tolerable upper intake level (UL) is the maximum amount of a nutrient it is safe to consume for an extended period. The more a person exceeds the UL, the greater the potential risk of adverse effects.
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    Tolerable upper intake level (UL) is the maximum amount of a nutrient it is safe to consume for an extended period. The more a person exceeds the UL, the greater the potential risk of adverse effects. More