Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Flashcards
1
Q
what is the name of vitamin b3
A
niacin
2
Q
what are the cofactors of vitamin b3
A
NAD and NADP
3
Q
what are the dietary sources of niacin?
A
1 meat
2 liver
3 milk
4 eggs
5 fish
6 broccoli
7 carrots
4
Q
small amounts of niacin can be stored in
A
the liver
5
Q
vitamin b3 is resistant against
A
heat and light
6
Q
in which type of people more vitamin b3 should be taken
A
certain diseases, pregnancy, stress and exercise
7
Q
what happens when vitamin b3 is diffecient?
A
1 pallagra
2 diarrhea
3 dermatitis
4 dementia
5 “necklace” lesions on the lower neck
6 hyperpigmentation
7 thickening of the skin
8 inflammation of the mouth and tounge
9 digestive disturbances
10 anemsia
11 delirium
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