Vitamin B-Three

Vitamin B-3 - Niacin

Solubility: Water

Functionality:
Helps Metabolize Sugar, Fat and Protein, Reduces High Blood Pressure, Improves Circulation, Reduces Cholesterol Level, Increases Energy, Helps Maintain Healthy, Digestive System

Rich Sources:
Meat, Fish, Whole & Enriched Grains, Beans, Nuts & Peas

Deficiency Disease: Pellagra

Overdose Disease: N/A

Deficiency Symptoms:
Symptoms include Dermatitis on the Hands and Face, Weakness, Loss of Appetite, Sore Mouth, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia.

Deficiency Occurs in:

1. Alcoholics
2. People with cataracts or sickle cell anemia
3. People with chronic fatigue syndrome

Recommended Daily Intakes:

1. Men: 16 mg
2. Women: 14 mg
3. Pregnancy: 18 mg
4. Lactation: 17 mg