Niacin Flashcards
1
Q
Coenzymes
A
NAD+
NADP+
2
Q
Biochem functions
A
- NAD+ n NADP+ play a key role as hydrogen acceptors and donars in major metabolic pathways
- a large no of enzymes in various metabolic pathways r dependent on these (see table)
3
Q
Daily requirement
A
20mg per day
Additional 2 mg and 5mg during pregnancy and lactation
4
Q
Deficiency manifestation
A
Pellagra - 3Ds
- dermatitis (Casal’s necklace)
- diarrhoe
- Dementia
5
Q
Which vitamin deficiency leads to niacin def
A
B6
6
Q
Who r more susceptible to niacin def
A
Ppl dependent mainly on maize
