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Vitamin B3

Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Common names and forms

  1. Niacinamide

Description

Vitamin B3 is a type of vitamin that includes three forms: nicotinamide (niacinamide), niacin (nicotinic acid), and nicotinamide riboside. Together in a group, these are occasionally referred to as vitamin B3 complex. All of these three forms are converted within the body to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is considered essential for human life and human beings are unable to make it within their bodies. Vitamin B3 can be highly absorbed from food sources that include beans, milk, meat, and eggs. It is highly bioavailable from enriched flour as well.

Health benefits

  • Vitamin B3 is beneficial for digestive system as it improves digestive tract functions, including the breakdown of fats, carbohydrates and alcohol. (1)
  • It can be used to treat pellagra (a disease caused by lack of the vitamin B3 in the body). (1)
  • It can protect skin from sun damage and helps heal wounds and strengthens the skin as well. (1)
  • It can ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis, improves joint mobility and prevents inflammation. (1)
  • It can help to manage cholesterol levels in the body that can help to reduce the risk of heart diseases. (1)
  • It can be beneficial to improve mental health, treating disorders like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. (1)

Selection Guide

Vitamin B3 is available in the form of supplement, look for its expiry date before purchasing.

Note

Overdose of vitamin B3 can headache, skin dryness and itching. Doses over 2gms a day can cause liver toxicity. Doses between 3-9 grams per day are known to cause fulminant hepatitis(inflammation of liver tissue). (2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://food.ndtv.com/health/7-health-benefits-of-vitamin-b3-niacin-1669811

(2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_B3

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