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INFORMATION ON VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN)
Niacin is important for general good health because your body uses it to turn food into energy. B3 is also essential for the health of your nervous system, digestive system, and skin. In higher amounts, niacin may be recommended as a dietary supplement to improve cholesterol levels, slow the progression of certain types of heart disease, and even help prevent memory loss and dementia.
POPULAR USE & PUBLISHED BENEFITS bbbb
- Lower cholesterol
- Reduce high blood pressure
- Energy
- Digestive health
- Central Nervous System function
WHOLE FOODS
- Red meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Brown rice
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Legumes
- Bananas
RECOMMENDED USE
- Children: 2-16 milligrams daily, depending on age
- Men: 16 milligrams daily
- Women: 14 milligrams daily
- If pregnant: 18 milligrams daily
- If breastfeeding: 17 milligrams daily
- Maximum daily intake for adults of all ages: 35 milligrams daily