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Other names for Niacin?
- 1. niacin
- 2. nicotinic acid (found in plant tissue)
- 3. nicotinamide
- 4. niacinamide(found in animal tissue)
- Nicotinamide & Niacinamide are most potent form
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Function of Niacin?
- part of coenzyme for metabolism of energy nutrients
- synthesized in body from amino acid tryptophan
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Niacin deficiency?
- 4 D's Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Dementia, Death
- sensitive to sunlight (sunburn quickly)
- Glossitis (balck, smooth tounge)
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Disease of Niacin?
Pellagra= disease of the 4 D's
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Niacin Toxicity?
- tingling & flushing sensation in hands and feet
- paralysis of respiratory center
- painful flush and rash ("niacin rush")
- coma
- liver damage
- death
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Niacin Sources?
All protein containing foods
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Niacin Characteristics?
- water soluble
- most stable of all vitamins not easily destroyed by heat, air & light
- used to lower cholesterol but must be careful--only under Dr. supervision!!
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