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Vitamin B3 – Niacin

Vitamin B3 – Niacin

Niacin is sometimes called Nicotinic Acid but is not related to the nicotine found in tobacco.

Role In Our Body

  • Helps us absorb nutrients from food.
  • Calms and regulates the brain.
  • Helps regulate cholesterol levels.
  • Helps regulate blood sugar levels and provide energy.
  • Helps maintain health of our skin, nerves, reproductive and digestive systems.

Too Little

  • Mental Disorders, anxiety, insomnia.
  • Low energy.
  • Alcohol or drug addiction. Trembling.
  • Migraine headaches.
  • High cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke.
  • Loss of hearing.
  • Low appetite, anorexia.
  • Red burning tongue, gum disease.
  • Darkened or red skin on face and hands, red eyelids.

Too Much

  • No known toxic effects, however dosages over 100mg can produce a 15 minute, itchy flush to the face and neck.

Good Sources Of Vitamin B3 Niacin

  • Beef & Lamb Liver
  • Chicken Breast
  • Salmon
  • Pork
  • Seaweed

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