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Post by Bud Lyte on Jul 13, 2009 2:09:21 GMT -5
Would someone please be so kind as to translate this for the calculus-impared among us?
I'm guessing Neal or one of Eric's guys. ;D
0–1 μg kg-1 bw
[amount] mcg per [kg amount] of bodyweight is my understanding of the big picture, but I don't understand the detail.
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Post by lizjones on Jul 13, 2009 6:16:03 GMT -5
Yikes! I like math in general, but hate calculus.
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Post by lizjones on Jul 13, 2009 6:25:30 GMT -5
Are you trying to figure out a dosage for supplements? I know the formula is used to determine percentile, or maximum amount of a substance for toxicology purposes, but really don't know what I'm talking about (very helpful, I know).
Liz
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Post by idance on Jul 13, 2009 10:57:01 GMT -5
lmao! your totally asking the wrong person.
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Post by Bud Lyte on Jul 13, 2009 14:17:49 GMT -5
in partial context:
"On the basis of mean values from the study with six healthy volunteers, the JECFA established an ADI for [item] of 0–1 µg kg-1 bw per day based on the NOEL of 67 µg kg-1 bw and the application of a safety factor of 50, rounded to one significant figure. "
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Post by nealdreisig on Jul 13, 2009 18:44:35 GMT -5
No problem.
0-1: The figure used in the equation
ug: the symbol for a microgram; also can be used as mcg
kg^-1: When you see the neg 1, you must take this unit down to the denominator, thus the equation would read -
0-1 mircograms per kg of bodyweight.
The engineering classes come in useful once and a great while, haha.
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Post by Bud Lyte on Jul 13, 2009 19:48:52 GMT -5
No problem. 0-1: The figure used in the equation ug: the symbol for a microgram; also can be used as mcg kg^-1: When you see the neg 1, you must take this unit down to the denominator, thus the equation would read - 0-1 mircograms per kg of bodyweight. The engineering classes come in useful once and a great while, haha. HA! I KNEW you would be able to break it down for a lunkhead like me! Thanks! Now, I just have to find something smaller than a 1g scoop and figure if the amount is per serving or per day. I guess I'm making a trip to American Science and Surplus. |
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Post by lizjones on Jul 14, 2009 8:55:25 GMT -5
Wow! The answer sounded brilliant, yet I still have no idea what you meant. ha ha.
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