The reference link is extremely valuable; thank you.
So here's my dumb question for the day:
Why is there no uniformity in the measures of mcg=IU or mg=IU?
I know mcg and mg are standard weights, but apparently IUs are not?
Phyllis


>   thanks much!!
> > 1 microgram of Vitamin A equals 3.33 IU. OR, = IU x 0.3=microgram
> > Vitamin D: IU x 0.025 equals microgram, OR, microgram x 40=IU
> > Synthetic Vitamin E: IU x 0.45=milligram, or mg x 2.22=IU
> > Natural Vitamin E: IU x 0.67=mg, or mg x 1.49=IU
> > source: www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/items/dris.htm

> > Hope this is the info you are looking for.

> > Brenda Dalton RNC
> > trying to patiently wait another 2 weeks!


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