Vitamin B3 sources and funtion

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Vitamin B3, which is usually medically referred to as niacin, comes in 3 forms: nicotinic acid, Niacinamide and Inositol Hexaniacinate. Vitamin B3 niacin has been studied extensively and shows positive results treating a wide range of many commonly occurring health problems.

Health Benefits of Vitamin B3.
1. Maintains Skin Health.
2. Supports Proper Brain Function.
3. Helps with Joint Mobility and to Treat Arthritis.
4. Can Help Prevent Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction).
5. Increase appetite.

We can get vitamin B3 from:
1. Rice.
2. Bread.
3. Egg.
4. Lean meats.
5. Beef Liver.
6. Chicken Breast.
7. Tuna.
8. Salmon.
9. Split Green Peas.
10.Sardines.

Remember you want to make sure you do not over consume any one nutrient through synthetic vitamins, what it's water-soluble or not, because excessive intakes can lead you to experience side effects. The same is true of niacin side effects; They are usually experienced in patients with medical problems when niacin is taken at high doses.

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