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Vitamin B3
| other names: | niacin, nicotinic acid, antipelagric factor, niacinamide, nicotine, vitamin PP |
| type: | water-soluble |
| functions: | Supports the digestive tract, skin and nerves. Also has an irreplaceable role in converting food into energy. |
| daily dose: | men 16mg/day women 14mg/day |
| deficiency results in: | pelagra (inflammation of the skin, depression, dementia) loss of appetite diarrhea headache exhaustion sleep disorders |
| source: | tuna, salmon, liver, celery, chicken, cereals, pork, poultry |
General information about this vitamin
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Niacin or Vitamin B3, also known as vitamin PP, belongs to B complex vitamins, is a common name for nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. It is a water-soluble vitamin whose derivatives are essential for energy production, transport of oxygen and reconstruction of damaged genetic information. It works against premature aging, helps in proper functioning of the digestive system and nervous system and also acts as an antitumor.
Niacin or Vitamin B3 is good for skin and body. For the skin is essential, because it regulates its humidity. It is also helpful for heart and that is why human skin has a healthy color.
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