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Niacin (vitamin B3) 35 mg 60 caps. Anti aging. Cardio,Skin health.Low shipping cost.
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Niacin (vitamin B3) 35 mg 60 caps. Anti aging. Cardio,Skin health.Low shipping cost.
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why do people take niacin?
· reduce or prevent hardening of the arteries, osteoarthritis, alzheimer’s disease, cataracts, ADHD
· for fat metabolism & cholesterol reduction
· for energy production
· for DNA synthesis (anti-aging)
· controlling blood sugar
· who had a heart attack, niacin lower the risk of a second one.
B3 deficiency symptoms:
weak metabolism and immunity lead to feeble defence against attack of virus and people end up catching cold and flu quite often.
pellagra
pellagra is caused when a deficiency of niacin gets severe. sometimes, when tryptophan gets converted into niacin in a defective way, pellagra is caused. this disease is mainly characterized by erythema, nervous disorder and gastrointestinal disturbances.
skin disorders
niacin deficiency can induce various skin disorders like inflamed skin, scaly or cracked skin and itchy skin. a severe sort of niacin deficiency can cause swelling and blisters on the skin. there may also be bleeding from the blisters. the bleeding leads to black crusts on the surface of the skin. slowly, the crusts are changed into thick pigmentation. this kind of skin disorder mainly develops on the backside of the hands.
defective gastrointestinal tract
the most common symptom shown by niacin deficient patients is the abnormal behavior of their gastrointestinal tract. often, the patients also experience diarrhea, vomiting, poor appetite and abdominal pain.
psychiatric troubles
some of the psychiatric troubles caused due to niacin deficiency in the body include anxiety, irritability, lack of concentration and apathy. the deficiency triggers more serious types of symptoms like tremor, psychosis, paranoia, dementia, mania and disorientation.
glossitis
glossitis or inflammation of the tongue is an important symptom shown by niacin deficiency in the body. people passing through the deficiency can have deep red or discolored tongue.
stomatitis
severe deficiency of vitamin b3 can result in stomatitis which is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of mouth.
what cause B3 deficiency
1. Diseases like chronic diarrhea and tuberculosis
2. Long-term consumption of maize, salted pork and molasses as staple food can also trigger niacin deficiency
3. excessive alcoholism and prolonged use of antibiotics
4. Gluten intolerance and Chron’s disease
5. Strict vegetarians run the risk of catching niacin deficiency if they do not add it through supplement.
how much niacin should you take?
for niacin RDA (recommended daily allowance).
children: between 2-16 milligrams daily, depending on age
men: 16 milligrams daily
women: 14 milligrams daily
women (pregnant): 18 milligrams daily
women (breastfeeding): 17 milligrams daily
maximum daily intake for adults of all ages: 35 milligrams daily
most people can get the amount of niacin they need by eating a healthy diet
side effects. niacin can cause flushing, especially when you first begin taking it. your health care provider will probably suggest increasing the dose slowly to reduce this problem. niacin can cause upset stomach and diarrhea. however, all of these side effects tend to fade over time.
Warning people with any health condition including liver or kidney disease , diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular problems need to talk to a doctor before using niacin
interactions with medicines like diabetes drugs, blood thinners, anticonvulsants, blood pressure medicines, thyroid hormones, and antibiotics as well as supplements like ginkgo biloba
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