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The relationship between a gram, milligram and microgram

Diagram of relationship between gram, milligram and microgram.

This visual representation of the relationship between gram, milligram and microgram illustrates just how small a microgram is (although it’s not possible to draw them to actual scale). Some trace minerals, like iodine and selenium are required only in microgram amounts.

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