Benefits of Niacin (Vitamin B3)

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 Vitamin B3 or niacin is another vitamin in the B vitamin family. Easily destroyed by light, this vitamin is needed in the formation of red blood cell and antibody.

It is also an important vitamin during pregnancy since lack of it can damage a developing fetus. Not only that, sufficient vitamin B3 during pregnancy would also relieve pregnancy cramps. Because it helps the tissue to use oxygen, lack of this vitamin would show on your skin tissues first.

So you’ll see problems like cracks and sores at he corner of the mouth and skin lesions.

These are a few examples of the benefit of vitamin B3 to us: -

1. It lowers your blood cholesterol and improves blood circulation.

2. Act as memory enhancer, another benefit of vitamin B 3 is in treating Schizophrenia.

3. Vitamin B 3 supplement has also been shown to help people with acne, hay fever allergies and reduce craving for alcohol.

4. Needed for healthy skin and proper blood circulation.

5. It also aids in the functioning of the nervous system.

Vitamin B3 in Nature :

In nature this vitamin can be found in chicken, wheat germ, turkey, beef, wholemeal bread, carrot, tomatoes and broccoli.

Who should take vitamin B3 supplement?

Some people may need to take vitamin B 3 supplements. Examples of people who will benefit are:-

1. People with poor diet
2. People with diabetes

Absorption Helper

It’s absorbed well when in the presence of selenium, the mineral that you can find in red meat and Brazil nuts. It’s also easily absorbed with other B vitamins.

Absorption Hindrance

There are certain substances that may decrease the level of this vitamin in your body. Among the substance are antidepressant drugs, smoking and contraceptive pills. High intake of alcohol could also do the same damage.

Caution

Pregnant women or those with diabetes, glaucoma, gout, peptic ulcers and liver disease should use niacin with caution.

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