Nutrition Supplements - Vitamin B3 Niacin / Nicotinic Acid

Vitamin B3 - Niacin

Function

Involved in the metabolic process and especially in that of energy release and metabolism of carbohydrates. It is also required for cell respiration, fats, and proteins and for skin. Vitamin B3 also helps to the functioning of the nervous system, and normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids.

Source

liver	milk	rice
bran	leafy vegetables	peanut butter
fish	nuts	green vegetables

Use

Treatment of Pellagra, radiation sickness, malnutrition, dermatosis, and tropical sprue. Some use in poor peripheral circulation, and in angina pectoris.

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