What does methylglyoxal mean?

Methylglyoxal (MGO sometimes also called MG) Leptosperin — a naturally occurring chemical found only in Manuka nectar. Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) Non-peroxide activity (NPA) — a general measure of the great stuff in Manuka which is not found in other raw honey.

What does 70 MGO mean in Manuka honey?

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Manuka Health pioneered MGO testing in 2008 after the ground-breaking discovery that MGO is the elusive ‘magic Manuka ingredient’. MGO stands for methylglyoxal, the naturally occurring compound that makes Manuka honey so special. MGO is formed in the honey from Manuka nectar.

What MGO should Manuka honey be?

What is MGO and why is it important? The strength of Manuka Doctor Manuka Honey is measured using the MGO (Methylglyoxal) grading system from 30 MGO to 840 MGO. Scientists generally agree that MGO is the best way to establish a honey’s antimicrobial (bacteria killing) strength.

What does MGO mean on a calculator?

UMF is an indicator of quality and purity of mānuka honey. MGO stands for methylglyoxal, the naturally occurring compound that makes mānuka honey so unique. An MGO rating is a standardised measure of methyglyoxal content and is an indicator of quality.

Which is greater 1 IU or 1 mIU?

1 mIU/mL = 0.001 IU/mL; 1 IU/mL = 1000 mIU/mL. . Begin: 0 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100. Step: 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 5 10. Miu/milliliter ↔ Iu/milliliter Conversion Table. 1 mIU/mL =.

What’s the difference between UMF and MgO ratings?

It measures specifically the amount of Methylglyoxal (MGO) compound in manuka honey. The concept is similar to UMF grading. The higher the amount of Methylglyoxal in the manuka, the better is the purity and quality of the manuka. The following table is a guide for how to compare between UMF and MGO ratings.

How does the MgO grading system work in Manuka?

The MGO grading system is managed by Manuka Health New Zealand Limited. It measures specifically the amount of Methylglyoxal (MGO) compound in manuka honey. The concept is similar to UMF grading. The higher the amount of Methylglyoxal in the manuka, the better is the purity and quality of the manuka.

How to convert International Units ( IU ) to MCG?

500 × 0.3 = 150mcg. Conversely, if the soft gel capsule was described as ‘150mcg of Vitamin A as retinol’ and I wanted to convert to IU, I would divide it by 0.3. 150 ÷ 0.3 = 500 IU. Note that the information contained here is purely for casual interests and is not intended to replace your doctor’s advice.