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Niacin - b3
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water soluble
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Function
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-Cofactor to enzymes involved in energy metabolism
-glycolysis -TCA cycle |
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Deficiency
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Pellagre
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Pellagra
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diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia
(alcoholics) |
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Toxicity
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vasodilation, liver damage, gout, and arthritic reactions
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RI
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men - 16mg
women - 14 mg |
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Food Source
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meat
poultry fish legumes milk whole break and cereals |
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Therapeutic use
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Megadoses: decrease cholesterol and LDL, increase HDL.
Caution - liver damage, gout, arthiritis |