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