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Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 Quick Facts
| Clinical Name | Niacin |
| Soluble(Fat or Water) | Water |
| Uses | Required for cell respiration Memory enhancer Can Treat mental illnesses/imbalances |
| Foods this Vitamin is Found In | Organ Meats (liver, etc) Lean Meats Chicken |
What is Vitamin B3?
Vitamin B3 (niacin) is a part of the B-complex family of vitamins. Like all B-complex vitamins, it is integral in the production of energy by breaking down carbohydrates.
Niacin is found in both plant and animal sources. In some cases, the body is able to convert protein to niacin
What does Vitamin B3 do?
Vitamin B3 is essential for many body processes. As a part of the B-Complex vitamin family, it helps to make energy by breaking down carbohydrates.
Niacin alone has been shown to be benficial in lowering LDL cholesterol levels when taken in high doses. Several other condidtions have been treated with high (prescription level) doses of niacin.
U.S RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 is a water soluble vitamin. As a water soluble vitamin, the threat of toxicity from overuse is low, however it is important that RDA levels be taken into account when discussing the use of this vitamin with your healthcare professional. The University of California at Davis has created a fact sheet about vitamin B3 which includes RDA information and additional facts about the vitamin
The University of California Davis Vitamin B3 Fact Sheet
Further Research on Vitamin B3
The Univeristy of Maryland Medical Center B3 page - Detailed information on Vitamin B3 and some of it's uses
LifeClinic.com's Vitamin B3 page - Additional information on Vitamin B3 and how it's used