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What are sources of B3
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Tuna, beef, turkey, enriched cereals, whole grains, legumes, Halibut, Chicken, pork, bread products, seeds
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What are the active forms of Vit B3 in animal products
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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)
And Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP) |
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What is the Plant form of Vit B3
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Nicotinic acid
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Where is Vit B3 synthesised
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In the liver with the assistance of B2, B6 and iron
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Where is Nicotinamide and nictotinic acid absorbed
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Can be absorbed in the stomach but mare readily absorbed in the small intestines
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How is Vit B3 absorbed
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Low concentrations absorb via Na+ dependent carrier- mediated diffusion
High concentration by passive diffusion |
