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IU refers to International Unit, an internationally accepted measurement of a substance’s amount. IU is a measure of fat soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E and K. In addition to certain hormones, enzymes, and biological substances e.g vaccines etc. The conversion of IU to mg varies based on the nutrient or substance measured. This variance is based on the desired biologial activity or effect.

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