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2. International unit - Wikipedia

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   International unit. In pharmacology, the international unit (IU) is a unit of measurement for the effect or biological activity of a substance, for the purpose of easier comparison across similar forms of substances. International units are used to quantify vitamins and biologics (hormones, some medications, vaccines, blood products and similar ...

3. Cholecalciferol - Wikipedia

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   A much less common use of cholecalciferol therapy in rickets utilizes a single large dose and has been called stoss therapy. [28] [29] [30] Treatment is given either orally or by intramuscular injection of 300 000 IU (7500 μg) to 500 000 IU (12 500 μg = 12.5 mg), in a single dose, or sometimes in two to four divided doses. There are concerns ...

4. Vitamin D - Wikipedia

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   After being commissioned by the Canadian and American governments, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) as of 30 November 2010, has increased the tolerable upper limit (UL) to 2,500 IU per day for ages 1–3 years, 3,000 IU per day for ages 4–8 years and 4,000 IU per day for ages 9–71+ years (including pregnant or lactating women). [159]

5. Niacin - Wikipedia

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   Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is an organic compound and a vitamer of vitamin B 3, an essential human nutrient. [3] It is produced by plants and animals from the amino acid tryptophan. [4] Niacin is obtained in the diet from a variety of whole and processed foods, with highest contents in fortified packaged foods, meat, poultry, red ...

6. Colistin - Wikipedia

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   Coly-Mycin has a recommended dose of 2.5 to 5 mg/kg colistin base a day, which is equivalent to 6 to 12 mg/kg colistimethate sodium per day. For a 60 kg man, therefore, the recommended dose for Colomycin is 240 to 480 mg of colistimethate sodium, yet the recommended dose for Coly-Mycin is 360 to 720 mg of colistimethate sodium.

7. The Best Tea for Better Brain Health, According to Dietitians

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   Related: 9 Things Experts Do Every Day for Better Brain Health The Best Tea for Brain Health Many tea varieties have been shown to improve markers of brain health, but green tea stands out as the ...