Also known as niacin (nicotinic acid), Vitamin B3 has 2 other forms, niacinamide/Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) and inositol hexanicotinate/Vtamin B3, which have different effects from niacin.
Vitamin B3 assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. This vitamin is also important for the conversion of food to energy. Niacin/Vitamin B3 also helps the body make various sex and stress-related hormones in the adrenal glands and other parts of the body. Niacin/Vitamin B3 is effective in improving circulation and reducing cholesterol levels in the blood.
Signs of that you are low on Vitamin B3 :
Symptoms of Vitamin B3-mild deficiency include indigestion, fatigue, canker sores, vomiting, and depression. Severe deficiency can cause a condition known as pellagra. Pellagra is characterized by cracked, scaly skin, dementia, and diarrhea. Niacin/Vitamin B3 deficiency also results in burning in the mouth and a swollen, bright red tongue.
Sources of Vitamin B3 :
Vitamin B3-rich foods - Beets, brewer's yeast, beef liver, beef kidney, fish, salmon, swordfish, tuna. Sunflower seeds, and peanuts are also rich in Vitamin B3.
Fruits rich in Vitamin B3 :
1. Passionfruit - 3.540mg of Vitamin B32. Avocado - 3.493mg of Vitamin B3
3. Breadfruit - 1.980mg of Vitamin B3
4. Dates - 1.873mg of Vitamin B3
5. Guava - 1.789mg of Vitamin B3
Vegetables with high Vitamin B3 content :
1. Spirulina(Seaweed) - 14.358mg of Vitamin B3
2. Peas - 3.234mg of Vitamin B3
3. Potato - 2.439mg of Vitamin B3
4. Butternut Squash - 1.986mg of Vitamin B3
5. Corn - 1.986mg of Vitamin B3
Sample Brands with Vitamin B3 :
1. Pharmaton Vitality
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