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NIACIN
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Why
is it Needed?
-
Coenzyme involved with tissue respiration and fatty acid
synthesis
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Daily
Recommendation:
- Men
16 MG Per Day
- Women
14 MG Per Day
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What
Happens When it is Deficient?
- Pellagra
(the disease of Niacin deficiency)
- Diarrhea
or Constipation
- Weakness
- Insomnia
- Numbness
- Red,
painful mouth
- Pigmented
Skin Rash
- Dementia,
and ultimately Death
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Food
Sources:
- Fish
- Poultry
- Red
Meat
- Legumes
- Cereals
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Toxic
Effects and Recommended Upper Intake Level:
- Flushing
- Very
high doses ( 3 to 9 grams per day) can cause liver damage
and abnormal glucose metabolism
UL
is 35 MG Per Day
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What
Should I Take Daily?:
- No
need to Supplement with a well rounded diet
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