Also known as Niacin (Nicotinic Acid), Vital Nutrient Vitamin B3 has 2 other forms, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide) and Inositol Hexanicotinate/Vitamin B3, which have different effects from Niacin.
Health Benefits from Vital Nutrient Vitamin B3/Niacin
- Vitamin B3 assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves.
- These Vital Nutrients are also important for the conversion of food to energy.
- Vital Nutrient Niacin/Vitamin B3 also helps the body make various sex and stress-related hormones in the adrenal glands and other parts of the body.
- Niacin/Vitamin B3 is effective in improving circulation and reducing cholesterol levels in the blood.
Signs of that you are low on Vitamin B3 :
- Symptoms of Vitamin B3-mild deficiency include indigestion, fatigue, canker sores, vomiting, and depression.
- Severe deficiency can cause a condition known as pellagra.
- Pellagra is characterized by cracked, scaly skin, dementia, and diarrhea.
- Niacin/Vitamin B3 deficiency also results in burning in the mouth and a swollen, bright red tongue.
Sources of Vitamin B3 :
Vitamin B3-rich foods - Beets, brewer's yeast, beef liver, beef kidney, fish, salmon, swordfish, tuna. Sunflower seeds, and peanuts are also rich in Vitamin B3.
How Much of Vital Nutrient Vitamin B3/Niacin you need per day
- Children : 12 - 16 mg
- Adult (Female) : 12 -15 mg
- Adult (Male) : 16 - 20 mg
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