Vitamin+B3+(Niacin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Other names: Nicotinic acid, niacinamide, hexaniacinate, vitamin PP

Made of 2 components: nicotinic acid, or niacin and nicotinamide, or niacin amide.

Body synthesizes B3 in small quantities using tryptophan. It is mainly animal protein (notably eggs, milk and poultry) that provides tryptophan to the body For B3 production vitamins B2, B6, and magnesium are also needed.

Niacin allows proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to be broken down and utilized. Plays a role in red blood cell formation, blood circulation, transporting oxygen to cells, and digestive and nervous system function.

To avoid potential hot flashes caused by this vitamin it is often combined w/ inositol or an amide group

Functions
-Blood Circulation -Reducing Cholesterol -Growth -Production of Hydrochloric Acid -Metabolizing carbohydrates, lipids and proteins -Production of sex hormones and neurotransmitters

Daily Needs
(Pg.23)

Pro-Compounds
B-Complex, B1, B2, and phosphorus

Anti-Compounds
Alcohol, Antibiotics, Coffee, Sugar, Corn Starch (in excess)

Deficiency
Pins and needles in hands and feet -Loss of appetite -Fatigue -Headaches -Vertigo -Hyper-reactivity of skin to sunlight -Mood Fluctuations

Pellagra appears in severe B3 deficiency. People suffering from Hartnup’s dis-ease( a hereditary problem that inhibit’s the absorption of tryptophan) develop pellagra.

Excess
Therapeutic doses can induce digestive problems, cutaneous redness/itching and hepatic lesions (at very high doses)

Food Sources
sautéed or braised || 100g (3oz.) || 17-22mg. ||
 * Food || Serving Size || Niacin ||
 * Beef, Lamb, or Veal liver,
 * Chicken, White Meat, with or without the skin, roasted || 100g (3oz.) || 15-20oz. ||
 * Atlantic Cod, dried and salted || 100g (3oz.) || 19mg. ||
 * Veal cutlet, sautéed || 100g (3oz. || 19mg. ||
 * Salmon, poached || 100g (3oz) || 18mg. ||
 * Tuna, canned || 100g (3oz.) || 16-18mg. ||
 * Yellowfin tuna or swordfish, baked or grilled || 100g. (3oz.) || 17-18mg. ||
 * Veal Thigh, loin or shank, sautéed or braised || 100g (3oz.) || 16-17mg. ||
 * Sturgeon, smoked || 100g (3 oz.) || 17mg. ||
 * Domestically raised duck || 100g (3oz.) || 17mg. ||
 * Red tuna, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, salmon, baked || 100g (3oz.) || 14-16mg. ||
 * Shad, baked || 100g (3oz.) || 11mg. ||
 * Spanish mackerel, grilled || 100g (3oz.) || 11mg. ||
 * Canada Goose, thigh w/ skin, roasted || 100g (3oz.) || 10mg. ||
 * Rabbit, simmered or roasted || 100g (3oz.) || 7-8mg. ||
 * Peanuts, dry roasted or in oil || 60ml (¼ cup) || 6-7mg. ||
 * 100% bran breakfast cereal || 30g. (1oz.) || 6mg. ||
 * Pork, different cuts, grilled || 100g (3oz.) || 5mg. ||
 * Haddock, grilled || 100g (3oz.) || 4mg. ||
 * Pacific Oysters, raw or steamed || 100g (3oz.) (2-4 medium sized) || 2-4mg. ||

Therapeutic Indications
-Acne -Baldness -Diarrhea -Bad Breath -High Blood Pressure -Leg Cramps -Migraines -Bad Circulation -Stress -Dental Cavities

Vitamin B3 can relieve depression, anxiety and insomnia. Seems to produce an anti-inflammatory effect that can benefit people suffering from rheumatoid polyarthritis. Can also help in repair of cartilage, which is very useful in arthosis.

Therapeutic Doses
Used as a medical treatment, doses are much higher than the daily recommended and even the tolerable max intake. It should never be used in self-medication due to potentially dangerous side-effects

Any dose of 3g./day should be taken under medical supervision