Lecture #16 - Niacin (B3) Flashcards
1
Q
What disease is associated with Niacin deficiency?
A
Pellagra
a disease characterized by the 4 D’s: dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death.
2
Q
How stable is Niacin in foods and what forms does it take?
A
Niacin is fairly stable in foods, found as NAD and NADP in animal foods, and mainly as nicotinic acid in plant foods.
3
Q
What are the primary functions of Niacin?
A
Assists in metabolism of carbohydrates and fatty acids, plays a role in DNA replication and repair, and cell differentiation.
