I dont understand......................

[happylocks]

I dont understand the meanings on the back of vitamin labels, plz help

, what is IU=?, mcg =? , and mg=?, which is better, I have vitamins that say like ex. 200 IU of vitamin D, 600 mg of vitamin D, or 50 mcg of vitamin D, or 100 % of vitamin D, which is high or better, some of my vitamins say 1.7 mg but 100% , I am confused.

, how much should be taken of each?

 

[happylocks]

No help huh!

 

[alireno]

You may want to send a PM to Jade21. Ask her whatever you need to know concerning vitamins. She is very helpful and seems to know everything about supplements and vitamins. With her advice you can't go wrong!

 

[Jade21]

Happylocks,

mg=miligram, mcg=microgram, IU=International Units

The percentages are tied to the RDAs (Recommended Daily Allowances)

If you have a specific question with a nutrient, as to amount, usage, etc, feel free to send me a PM.

~Jade~

 

[Jade21]

Alireno,

You are most kind

~Jade~

 

[alireno]

I only said what I know is true!

 

[Integrity]

jade is spot on!

 

[happylocks]

Thank you All, that help

, but let me give you any example. this is the back of my Rexall B 100% complex, (just some not all nutrients) Thamin 1.5 mg 100 %, I hear some ppl saying they take 500 mg or 1000 mg, am I lacking with only 1.5 mg ? then there is B-12 6 mcg 100%, am I geting my need daily intake with only 6 mcg, or IU, I am just confused, thanks

, if you dont understand my question I will have to rephase it

 

[BronxDiva]

1 g = 1,000 milligrams (mg)
1 mg = 1,000 micrograms (mcg)

Thus...

Depending on what the RDA is you would divide the (mg) amount by the RDA amount and then multiply it by 100% to get the RDA in percentage.

Example: Biotin 5mg= RDA 1666%

The recommended daily allowance of Biotin is .30 mg

If you have a pill that is worth 5 mg then you would divide 5mg by .30 mg and that would give you 16.66666 then multiply that by 100 and you would get 1666% which is 1566% more than the RDA.

Another example is say you take 400 I.U. of vitamin E, the RDA is 400 I.U. so 400 divided by 400 equals 1, multiplied by 100% = 100% RDA which means that you are meeting the 100% recommended daily allowance.

I hope this makes sense....

Here is a link for the RDA RDA

 

[JenJen2721]

Happylocks,
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is simply just enough according to the government that the average person needs to make sure they aren't deficient (sp?) in a particular vitamin or mineral. However, to stimulate hair growth or treat other health problems naturally, much higher doses are usually required. That's why people on this board take 5 mg (1,667% RDA) of biotin for instance. Basically, the RDA is the bare minimum.
HTH,
Jen

 

[happylocks]

Thanks very much

, I was worried, now I am good, Thanks for the help and understanding all of you byeeee