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DSM Vitamin Supplementation Guidelines 2022 for Animal Nutrition

Broilers

Added per kg air-dry feed

Category/Phase

Duration

Vit. A

Vit. D₃

25OHD₃ (Hy*D)

Vit. E ^(3,4)

Vit. K₃

Vit. B₁

Vit. B₂

Vit. B₆

Vit. B₁₂⁽⁷⁾

Niacin

Biotin

d-Panto thenic acid

Folic acid

Vit. C ⁽⁸⁾

Choline

I.U.

Broilers
Starter

1-10 days

12,600-15,700

4,200–5,200

0.069

160-210⁽⁵⁾

3.2–4.2

8.4–10.5

4.2–6.3

0.021-0.042

64-84

0.26-0.42

16-21

2.1–2.6

105–210

420–740

Grower

11-24 days

10,500-13,100

4,200–5,200

0.069

55-105⁽⁶⁾

3.2–4.2

2.1–3.2

7.4–9.5

4.2–6.3

0.021-0.032

64-84

0.26-0.42

12.6-19

2.1–2.6

105–210

420–740

Finisher

25 days -market

10,500-13,100

4,200–5,200

0.069

55-105⁽⁶⁾

3.2–4.2

2.1–3.2

6.3–8.4

4.2–6.3

0.021-0.032

53-84

0.26-0.42

10.5-15.8

2.1–2.6

105–210

420–630

Broiler breeders
Starter/Grower (Pullets)

1-18 weeks

10,500-13,100

3,150–5,200

0.069

105-160⁽⁵⁾

3.2–6

2.5–5

9–15

4.2–6.2

0.025-0.05

32-62

0.26-0.42

15-20

1.6 – 3

105–160

370–740

Layers and male breeders

19 weeks-end

12,600-15,700

3,150–5,200

0.069⁽²⁾

105-160

6–9

3.5–6

13–20

5-8

0.035-0.07

55-70

0.3-0.6

16-25

2.5 – 5

105- 160

370–740

² Add 60 mg/kg CAROPHYLL® Red to improve hatchability. MaxiChick™ (Hy.D® 1,25% and CAROPHYLL® Red) is a DSM Patent and Trademark.
³ When dietary fat is higher than 3% then add 5 mg/kg feed for each 1% dietary fat
⁴ Under heat stress conditions increase level up to 200 mg/kg
⁵ For optimum immune function increase level up to 300 mg/kg
⁶ For optimum meat quality increase level up to 200 mg/kg
⁷ Use upper level as reference for animal protein free diets and when cobalt is supplemented at very low levels or removed
⁸ Recommended under heat stress condition and to enhance reproductive performance in breeders. Use ROVIMIX® STAY-C35 for reducing loss during processing

Turkeys

Added per kg air-dry feed

Category/Phase	Duration	Vit. A	Vit. D₃	*25OHD₃ (HyD)**	Vit. E^(3,4)	Vit. K₃	Vit. B₁	Vit. B₂	Vit. B₆	Vit. B₁₂⁽⁷⁾	Niacin	Biotin	d-Pantothenic acid	Folic acid	Vit. C ⁽⁸⁾	Choline
		I.U.	I.U.	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg
Turkeys Starter	1-6 weeks	12,600-15,700	4,200-5,200	0.092	160-210⁽⁵⁾	4.2-5.2	4.7-5.2	16-21	6.5-7.5	0.042-0.052	105-160	0.26-0.42	32-37	4.2-6.2	105-210	1,050-1,250
Grower	7-12 weeks	10,500-12,600	3,200-5,200	0.092	65-85	3.2-4.2	3.2-5.2	11-16	5.5-7.5	0.032-0.042	85-105	0.26-0.32	21-26	2.1-3.1	105-210	525-1,050
Finisher 1	13-18 weeks	8,400-10,500	3,200-4,200	0.092	32-52⁽⁶⁾	3.2-4.2	3.2-4.2	8.5-10.5	3.2-6.2	0.022-0.032	65-85	0.21-0.26	16-21	2.1-2.6	105-210	420-630
Finisher 2	19 wks-market	6,300-9,400	3,200-4,200	0.092	32-52⁽⁶⁾	3.2-4.2	2.2-3.2	8.5-10.5	3.2-6.2	0.016-0.026	52-63	0.21-0.26	16-21	2.1-2.6	105-210	420-630
Turkey breeders Starter	1-6 weeks	12,600-14,700	4,200-5,200	0.092	105-160⁽⁵⁾	4.2-5.2	4.7-5.2	16-21	6.5-7.5	0.042-0.052	105-160	0.42-0.62	32-37	4.2-6.2	105-210	1,050-1,250
Grower	7-29 weeks	8,400-10,500	4,200-5,200	0.092	65-85	2.2-4.2	2.2-3.2	11-16	6.5-7.5	0.032-0.042	65-85	0.42-0.62	26-31	2.2-3.2	105-210	1,050-1,250
Layers and male breeders	Laying phase	12,600-14,700	4,200-5,200	0.092⁽²⁾	105-160	4.2-5.2	4.2-5.2	16-21	6.5-7.5	0.042-0.052	85-125	0.42-0.62	32-37	4.2-6.2	105-210	525-1,050

Layers & other Poultry

Added per kg air-dry feed

Category/Phase	Duration	Vit. A	Vit. D₃	*25OHD₃ (HyD)**	Vit. E^(3,4)	Vit. K₃	Vit. B₁	Vit. B₂	Vit. B₆	Vit. B₁₂⁽⁷⁾	Niacin	Biotin	d-Pantothenic acid	Folic acid	Vit. C ⁽⁸⁾	Choline
		I.U.	I.U.	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg
Hens and Duck Layers Starter (Pullets)	1-10 weeks	12,600-14,000	3,200-4,200	0.069	55-100⁽⁵⁾	3.2-6	2.1-2.6	7-10	4.7-6	0.026-0.032	52-65	0.16-0.21	16-18	1.5-2	105-160	210-420
Rearing (Pullets)	11 wks-2% lay	10,500-13,000	3,200-4,200	0.069	35-100	3.2-6	2.1-2.6	5.5-6.5	3.2-5.5	0.025-0.03	35-65	0.12-0.20	12.6-15.7	1.5-2	105-160	210-420
Layers	Laying phase	8,500-13,000	3,200-4,200	0.069	25-50	3-6	2.6-3.2	5.5-7.5	4-5.5	0.02-0.03	35-55	0.12-0.20	8.5-12.5	1.5-2.5	105-210	320-520
Layers breeders Pullets, Layers and Male Breeders	1 week to end	12,600-15,700	3,200-4,800	0.069⁽²⁾	55-105⁽⁵⁾	2.1-5.2	2.6-5	10.5-15	5.2-7	0.022-0.05	47-66	0.26-0.42	15.8-21	2.1-3.4	160-210	315-525
Ducks and Geese		12,600-15,700	3,200-5,200	0.069	42-84	3.1-5.2	2.1-3.1	5.2-7.3	5.2-7.3	0.022-0.05	63-84	0.21-0.26	10.5-15.7	1.5-2.1	105-210	315-525
Partridges, quails and pheasants		12,600-14,100	3,200-4,200	0.069	52-84	2.1-4.2	2.1-4.2	5.2-7.3	4.2-6.3	0.031-0.052	52-84	0.21-0.26	15.7-26.2	1.6-2.1	105-210	420-630
Ostrich and emu		12,600-16,800	3,200-4,200	0.069	42-63	2.1-4.2	3.1-5.2	10.5-21	6.3-8.4	0.052-0.105	84-105	0.21-0.37	12.6-21.0	2.1-4.2	210-260	630-840

Conversion Factors

Vitamin (active substance)
Unit
Conversion factor active substance form to vitamin form
Vitamin A (retinol)
IU
1 IU Vitamin A = 0.344 μg Vitamin A acetate (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
IU
1 IU Vitamin D3 = 0.025 μg Vitamin D3
25OHD3 (25 hydroxy- cholecalciferol)
mg
1 μg 25OHD3 = 40 IU Vitamin D3
Vitamin E (tocopherol)
mg
1 mg Vitamin E = 1 IU Vitamin E = 1 mg all-rac-α-tocopheryl acetate
Vitamin K3 (menadione)
mg
1 mg of Vitamin K3 = 2 mg of Menadione Sodium Bisulfite (MSB)
1 mg of Vitamin K3 = 2.3 mg of Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite (MNB)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
mg
1 mg of Vitamin B1 = 1.088 mg of Thiamine mononitrate
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
mg
 
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 
mg
1 mg Vitamin B6 = 1.215 mg Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
mg
 
Vitamin B3 (Niacin; nicotinic acid and nicotinamide)
mg
1 mg Nicotinic acid = 1 mg Niacin
1 mg Nicotinamide (or Niacinamide) = 1 mg Niacin
Vitamin B7 (d-Biotin)
mg
1 mg of Biotin = 1 mg D-Biotin
Vitamin B5 (d-Pantothenic acid)
mg
1 mg d-Pantothenic acid = 1.087 mg Calcium d-pantothenate or 2.174 mg Calcium dl-pantothenate
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
mg
 
Vitamin C
mg
1 mg Vitamin C = 1 mg L-Ascorbic acid

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Swine

Added per kg air-dry feed

Category/Phase	Duration	Vit. A	Vit. D₃⁽²⁾	*25OHD3 (HyD)⁽²⁾**	Vit. E⁽³⁾	Vit. K₃(Menadione)	Vit. B₁	Vit. B₂	Vit. B₆	Vit. B₁₂⁽⁷⁾	Niacin	d-Panto thenic acid	Folic acid	Biotin	Vit. C ⁽⁸⁾⁽⁹⁾	Choline	ß-carotene
		I.U.	I.U.	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg	mg
Fattening pigs Pre-starter	<5 kg	10,000-20,000	1,800-2,000	0.05	100-150⁽⁴⁾	8-10	3.5-5.5	10-15	6-8	0.05-0.07	60-80	30-50	1.5-3	0.30-0.50	200-250	500-800
Starter	5-30 kg	10,000-15,000	1,800-2,000	0.05	100-150	5-6	3-5	10-15	6-8	0.04-0.06	35-55	25-45	1.5-2.5	0.30-0.50	100-200	250-400
Grower	30-70 kg	7,000-10,000	1,500-2,000	0.05	60-100⁽⁵⁾	2-4	2-3	7-10	2.5-4.5	0.03-0.05	20-40	25-45	1-1.5	0.15-0.30		150-300
Finisher	70 kg to market	5,000-8,000	1,000-1,500	0.05	60-100⁽⁵⁾	2-4	1-2	6-10	2-3.5	0.03-0.05	20-40	25-45	0.5-1	0.10-0.20		100-200
Breeders Replacement gilts		10,000-12,500	1,800-2,000	0.05	80-100	2-3.5	1-2	6-10	5-8	0.03-0.05	25-35	15-30	3.5-5.5	0.30-0.50	200-300	250-500
Sows	Gestation/Lactation	10,000-15,000	1,500-2,000	0.05	100-150⁽⁶⁾	4.5-5	2-2.5	6-10	3.5-5.5	0.03-0.05	30-45	35-40	3.5-5.5	0.50-0.80	200-300	500-800	300⁽¹⁰⁾
Boars		10,000-15,000	1,500-2,000	0.05	100-150	4.5-5	1-2	6-10	3.5-5.5	0.03-0.05	30-45	20-30	3.5-5.5	0.50-0.80	200-500	500-800

⁽²⁾ Local legal limits need to be observed
⁽³⁾ When dietary fat is higher than 3% then add 5 mg/kg feed for each 1% dietary fat
⁽⁴⁾ For optimum immune function increase level up to 250 mg/kg
⁽⁵⁾ For optimum meat quality increase level up to 250 mg/kg for 90 to 120 days before slaughter
⁽⁶⁾For optimum piglet health increase level up to 250 mg/kg during late pregnancy and lactation
⁽⁷⁾ Use upper level when cobalt is supplemented at very low levels or removed
⁽⁸⁾ Recommended in stress condition and to enhance reproductive performance in breeders
⁽⁹⁾ Use ROVIMIX® STAY-C® 35 for reducing losses during processing
⁽¹⁰⁾ For improved sow fertility the suggested level must be fed per animal per day immediately after weaning until confirmed conception

Conversion Factors

Vitamin activity (active substance)	Conversion factor from active substance to vitamin form
1 IU Vitamin A (retinol)	0.344 μg Vitamin A acetate (retinyl acetate)
1 IU Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)	0.025 μg Vitamin D3
1 μg 25OHD3	40 IU Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
1.0 mg Vitamin E (tocopherol)	1.0 mg DL- α-Tocopheryl acetate
1.0 mg Vitamin K3 (menadione)	2.0 mg Menadione Sodium Bisulfite (MSB) 2.3 mg Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite (MNB)
1.0 mg Vitamin B1 (thiamine)	1.088 mg Thiamine mononitrate 1.12 mg Thiamine hydrochloride
1.0 mg Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)	1.215 mg Pyridoxine hydrochloride
1.0 mg d-Pantothenic acid	1.087 mg Calcium d-pantothenate 2.174 mg Calcium dl-pantothenate
1.0 mg Biotin	1 mg D-Biotin
1.0 mg Vitamin C	1 mg L-Ascorbic acid
1.0 mg Choline	1.15 mg Choline chloride

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Ruminants

Category/Phase

Vit. A⁽⁴⁾

Vit. D₃⁽⁴⁾

250HD₃⁽⁴⁾ (Hy•D®)

Vit. E

Vit. K₃

Vit. B₁

Vit. B₂

Vit. B₆

Vit. B₁₂

Niacin

Biotin

d-Pantothenic acid

Folic acid

Vit. C

Choline

ß-carotene

I.U.

Calves
Milk replacer (0-3 months)

20,000 – 32,000

2,000 – 4,000

150 – 200

1.0 – 1.5

2.5 – 5.0

2.5 – 4.5

0.04 – 0.08

9.0 – 18.0

0.05 – 0.1

7.0 – 9.0

0.2 – 0.3

250 – 500

500 – 750

100⁽¹⁴⁾

Starter dry feed

7,500 – 10,000

2,200 – 3,000

135 – 200

Heifers (dairy replacement)
Growing

20,000 – 60,000

6,000 – 16,350

300 – 500

10 –20⁽¹²⁾

300 – 500⁽¹⁵⁾

6-4 weeks precalving

80,000 – 100,000

20,000 – 25,000

3⁽⁵⁾

2,000 – 3,000

6,000 – 12,000

20⁽¹²⁾

500 – 1,000⁽¹⁶⁾

Beef cattle
Growing

25,000 – 50,000

6,000 – 9,000

200 – 300

60 – 250⁽⁹⁾

10 –20⁽¹²⁾

Fattening & finishing

40,000 – 80,000

5,000 – 7,000

500-2,000⁽⁶⁾

60-250⁽⁹⁾

10 –20⁽¹²⁾

Beef cows

40,000 – 70,000

5,000 – 10,000

350 – 500

20⁽¹²⁾

300 – 500⁽¹⁵⁾

Dairy cows
Dry cows, far-off⁽²⁾

80,000 –120,000

25,000 – 30,000

1,100 – 4,000⁽⁷⁾

6,000 – 12,000⁽¹¹⁾

20 – 40⁽¹³⁾

500 – 1,000⁽¹⁷⁾

Dry cows, close-up⁽³⁾

80,000 – 120,000

25,000 – 30,000

3⁽⁵⁾

2,000 – 4,000⁽⁷⁾

20 – 40⁽¹³⁾

500 – 1,000⁽¹⁶⁾

Lactation

100,000 – 150,000

25,000 – 40,000

600 – 1,000⁽⁸⁾

6,000 – 12,000⁽¹¹⁾

20 – 40⁽¹³⁾

300 – 500⁽¹⁸⁾

Breeding bulls

50,000 – 80,000

5,000 – 10,000

300 – 500

20⁽¹²⁾

Sheep & Goats

10,000 – 15,000

400 – 600

300 – 600

200⁽¹⁰⁾

5⁽¹²⁾

30 – 50

⁽¹⁾ Supplementary amount/head/day
⁽²⁾ From dry-off to 3 weeks before calving
⁽³⁾From 3 weeks before calving to calving
⁽⁴⁾Local limits need to be observed
⁽⁵⁾3 weeks before calving
⁽⁶⁾ Upper level for improved color case-life, 100 to 120 days pre-slaughter
⁽⁷⁾ Upper level from 3 weeks pre-partum until 4 weeks post-partum
⁽⁸⁾ Upper level for optimum udder health
⁽⁹⁾ Upper level for cattle on high concentrate rations
⁽¹⁰⁾ In high concentrate diets
⁽¹¹⁾ From 2 weeks before parturition until peak lactation
⁽¹²⁾ For optimum hoof health and optimum meat marbling
⁽¹³⁾ For optimum hoof health and milk yield
⁽¹⁴⁾ For 2 weeks after colostral period
⁽¹⁵⁾ 6-8 weeks before 1st insemination/mating when intake of green forage is low
⁽¹⁶⁾ Lower level 8 weeks before 1st calving, upper level 4 weeks before 1st calving when intake of green forage is low
⁽¹⁷⁾ Lower level during entire dry period (Far-off and Close-Up); upper level 3-4 weeks before calving (close-up only)
⁽¹⁸⁾ Dry and fresh beginning during the dry period until pregnancy is confirmed

Conversion Factors

Vitamin (active substance)	Unit	Conversion factor active substance form to vitamin form
Vitamin A (retinol)	IU	1 IU Vitamin A = 0.344 μg Vitamin A acetate (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol)	IU	1 IU Vitamin D₃ = 0.025 μg Vitamin D₃
250HD₃ (25 hydroxy- cholecalciferol)	mg	1 μg 250HD₃ = 40 IU Vitamin D₃
Vitamin E (tocopherol)	mg	1 mg Vitamin E = 1 IU Vitamin E = 1 mg all-rac-α-tocopheryl acetate
Vitamin K₃ (menadione)	mg	1 mg of Vitamin K₃ = 2 mg of Menadione Sodium Bisulfite (MSB) 1 mg of Vitamin K₃ = 2.3 mg of Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite (MNB)
Vitamin B₁ (thiamine)	mg	1 mg of Vitamin B₁ = 1.088 mg of Thiamine mononitrate
Vitamin B₂ (riboflavin)	mg
Vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine)	mg	1 mg Vitamin B₆ = 1.215 mg Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin)	mg
Vitamin B₃ (Niacin; nicotinic acid and nicotinamide)	mg	1 mg Nicotinic acid = 1 mg Niacin 1 mg Nicotinamide (or Niacinamide) = 1 mg Niacin
Vitamin B₅ (d-Pantothenic acid)	mg	1 mg d-Pantothenic acid = 1.087 mg Calcium d-pantothenate or 2.174 mg Calcium dl-pantothenate
Vitamin B₉ (Folic acid)	mg
Vitamin B₇ (d-Biotin)	mg	1 mg of Biotin = 1 mg D-Biotin
Vitamin C	mg	1 mg Vitamin C = 1 mg L-Ascorbic acid
β-carotene	mg

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Aquaculture

Added per kg air-dry feed. Local legal limits need to be observed.

Category/Phase

Vit. A

Vit. D₃

250HD₃ (Hy•D)

Vit. E

Vit. K₃

Vit. B₁

Vit. B₂

Vit. B₆

Vit. B₁₂

Niacin

Biotin

Pantothenic acid

Folic acid

Vit. C ⁽⁶⁾

Choline

Astaxanthin

(IU/kg)

(mcg/kg)

(mg/kg)

(Thiamin) mg/kg

(Riboflavin) mg/kg

(Pyridoxine) mg/kg

(Cyanocobalamin) (mg/kg)

(mg/kg)

Salmon/Trout⁽²⁾

4,000 – 8,000

2,500 – 8,000

80 – 800

200 – 600⁽⁵⁾

8 – 12

15 – 30

25 – 40

20 – 35

0.17 – 0.25

150 – 200

1.0 – 1.2

40 – 60

10 – 15

200 – 1,000⁽⁷⁾

500 – 4,000

50 – 100⁽⁸⁾

Tilapia⁽²⁾⁽⁹⁾

8,000 – 11,000

1,500 – 2,000

–

100 – 750

5 – 10

10 – 20

15 – 20

15 – 25

0.02 – 0.05

80 – 120

0.5 – 1.0

40 – 50

10 – 20

150 – 1,500

600 – 1,200

Carp⁽²⁾

8,000 – 11,000

1,500 – 2,000

–

100 – 900

5 – 10

10 – 20

15 – 20

15 – 25

0.02 – 0.05

80 – 120

0.5 – 1.0

40 – 50

4 – 7

150 – 400

600 – 1,800

Catfish⁽²⁾

8,000 – 11,000

1,500 – 2,000

–

100 – 300

5 – 10

10 – 20

15 – 20

15 – 25

0.02 – 0.05

80 – 120

0.5 – 1.0

40 – 50

4 – 7

150 – 1,000

600 – 1,100

Seabass/Seabream⁽²⁾

8,000 – 12,000

1,700 – 2,200

–

200 – 400

8 – 12

20 – 30

20 – 25

0.1 – 0.2

100 –140

0.8 – 1.0

50 – 100

4 – 6

150 – 200

600 – 1,000

50 – 150

Eel⁽²⁾

8,000 – 12,000

1,500 – 2,000

–

150 – 300

3 – 6

15 – 25

20 – 30

10 – 15

0.1 – 0.2

80 – 120

0.3 – 0.5

50 – 60

4 – 6

150 – 900

800 – 1,200

Shrimp⁽³⁾

7,000 – 12,000

4,000 – 6,500⁽⁴⁾

–

150 – 300

40 – 60

50 – 150

40 – 80

50 – 175

0.02 – 0.05

100 – 250

1.0 – 2.25

100 – 180

10 – 20

250 – 500

600 – 6,500

50 – 200

⁽²⁾ Amount to be increased by 30% for fry and broodstock
⁽³⁾ At low stock density (<10pl/m2) the lower levels are recommended
⁽⁴⁾upper level for low salinity rearing
⁽⁵⁾ Additional 200 mg/kg may be required to optimise flesh quality dependent on dietary fat levels
⁽⁶⁾ Use ROVIMIX® STAY-C®35 for reducing losses during processing
⁽⁷⁾ During winter feeding for wound healing and immune function: total 1000 mg/kg feed
⁽⁸⁾ For flesh pigmentation
⁽⁹⁾ Amount to be increased by 30-50% during winter period

Conversion Factors

Vitamin (active substance)	Unit	Conversion factor (active substance form to vitamin form)
Vitamin A (retinol)	IU	1 IU Vitamin A = 0.344 μg Vitamin A acetate (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol)	IU	1 IU Vitamin D₃ = 0.025 μg Vitamin D₃
25OHD₃(25 hydroxy- cholecalciferol)	mg	1 μg 25OHD₃ = 40 IU Vitamin D₃
Vitamin E (tocopherol)	mg	1 mg Vitamin E = 1 mg dl-α-Tocopheryl acetate
Vitamin K₃ (menadione)	mg	1 mg of Vitamin K₃ = 2.3 mg of Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite (MNB)
Vitamin B₁ (thiamine)	mg	1 mg of Vitamin B₁ = 1.088 mg of Thiamine mononitrate
Vitamin B₂ (riboflavin)	mg
Vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine)	mg	1 mg Vitamin B₆ = 1.215 mg Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin)	mg
Vitamin B₃ (Niacin)	mg	1 mg Nicotinic acid = 1 mg niacin 1 mg Nicotinamide (or Niacinamide) = 1 mg Niacin
Vitamin H or B₇ (D-Biotin)	mg	1 mg of Biotin = 1 mg D-Biotin
Vitamin B₅ (D-Pantothenic acid)	mg	1 mg d-Pantothenic acid = 1,087 mg Calcium d-Pantothenate or 2.174 mg Calcium dl-pantothenate
Vitamin B₉ (Folic acid)	mg
Vitamin C	mg	1 mg Vitamin C = 1 mg L-Ascorbic acid
Astaxanthin	IU