Health Plus Symbols
Health Plus — Symbols Explained
Throughout our Health Plus product pages you'll find a number of symbols, measures and conversions used. Here's what they all mean.
Product Symbols
Sugar Free
All products displaying this symbol are free from sugar.
Lactose Free
All products displaying this symbol are free from lactose.
Yeast Free
All products displaying this symbol are free from yeast.
Gluten Free
All products displaying this symbol are free from gluten.
Wheat Free
All products displaying this symbol are free from wheat.
Suitable for Vegetarians
All products displaying this symbol are suitable for vegetarians.
Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
All products displaying this symbol are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Gelatin Free Capsule
Products displaying this symbol are gelatin free capsules.
Contains >800µg Retinol
Products contain more than 800µg pre-formed Vitamin A (Retinol). Do not take if pregnant or likely to become so, except on advice from your GP or ante-natal clinic.
Contains Polyols
Products displaying this symbol contain polyols. Excessive consumption may produce laxative effects.
Contains Soya Bean Oil
Whilst every attempt is made to avoid genetically-modified material, our suppliers cannot guarantee 100% GM-free material.
100% Vegan
All products displaying this symbol are 100% suitable for vegans and are registered with the Vegan Society.
Measures & Conversions
Ingredients are measured in grams (g), milligrams (mg), micrograms (µg or mcg) or international units (iu).
| This… | …is equal to this | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram (1g) | = | 1,000 milligrams (1,000mg) |
| 1 milligram (1mg) | = | 1,000 micrograms (1,000µg) |
| 0.1 milligram (0.1mg) | = | 100 micrograms (100µg) |
International Units (IU)
International Units (iu) provide a standard for the different potencies and activity of various forms of vitamins A, D and E.
| This… | …is equal to this | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3iu Vitamin A | = | 1µg Retinol Equivalent or 6µg Beta Carotene |
| 40iu Vitamin D | = | 1µg Vitamin D |
| 1iu d-Alpha Tocopherol | = | 0.67mg Vitamin E Equivalent (α-TE) |