Niacin B3 Flashcards
1
Q
Role
A
coenzyme that acts as electron carriers during cellular respiration
AND
coenzyme in synthesis of cholesterol
2
Q
Food source
A
peanuts, trout, chicken
3
Q
deficiency…four Ds
A
pellagra (fatigue, decrease appitite) DARK RASH
Dermatitis
Diarrehea
Dementia
Death
ex. corn based diets, pre-grain fortification in US diet
