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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin), water-soluble vitamin, is needed to
- release energy from food
A deficiency of vitamin B3 will result in:
- pellagra (severe deficiency)
- slower metabolism, decreasing cold tolerance (mild deficiency)
Excess amount vitamin B3 (over 3g a day) can cause:
- liver damage
- dilation of the blood vessels
- kidney damage
Good Sources of Vitamin B3
| Food / 100g | Amount (mg) |
| Yeast extract | 73 |
| Chicken breast with no skin | 22 |
| Lamb's liver | 21 |
| Roasted turkey | 20 |
| Peanuts | 19 |
| Lean pork fillet | 18 |
| Tuna | 17 |
m = 0.001
Recommended Intakes for Adults:
UK Reference Nutrient Intakes (RNI) - 13mg (female), 17mg (male)
USA Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) - 14mg (female), 16mg (male)