Understanding MGD: What It Means and How to Use It

MGD stands for "Milligrams per Day". It is a unit of measurement used to express the amount of a substance consumed or recommended per day. For example, if a doctor recommends taking 500mg of a certain medication per day, it means that you should take 500 milligrams of that medication every day.

In the context of nutrition and health, MGD is often used to express the recommended daily intake of various nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and other substances. For example, the recommended daily intake of calcium for adults is around 1,000-1,200mg per day, while the recommended daily intake of vitamin C is around 90-100mg per day.

It's important to note that MGD is not the same as mg, which is the unit of measurement for a single milligram. For example, if a product contains 500mg of a certain ingredient, it does not mean that you should take 500 MGD (milligrams per day) of that ingredient. Instead, you should consult the recommended daily intake or dosage instructions provided by a healthcare professional or the product manufacturer.