milligram

noun

mil·li·gram ˈmi-lə-ˌgram

: a unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ gram see Metric System Table

Examples of milligram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bonus points are awarded to the calcium (21 milligrams per cup), which can help bolster weak bones. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023 For those who don’t consume enough fish, Mohr recommends looking into omega-3 supplements that are at least 500 milligrams. —

USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023 Halperin suggests taking about 200 milligrams of this around 30 minutes before bed for best results. —

Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2023 Britt, all glamor and body-con dresses, steers Shannon toward making sure her doctors prescribe more milligrams, no matter the cost. —

Laura Zornosa, Time, 10 Aug. 2023 Researchers recommend a maximum daily intake of 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine for healthy adults. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Aug. 2023 One eight-ounce cup of green tea contains 30–50 milligrams of caffeine. —

Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 28 Aug. 2023 The researchers found that people used 0.5 milligrams per square centimeter, not 2. —

Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023 Brussel sprouts pack about 75 milligrams of the nutrient, and one cup of broccoli contains 80 milligrams. —

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