Vit B3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are some sources of Niacin?
A
Milk, weetabix, Lucozade, meat.
2
Q
What is one function of B3?
A
Metabolism of carbs: Helps body cells convert blood glucose into energy.
Example: Lucozade.
3
Q
What does B3 prevent?
A
Pellagra.
4
Q
What are the benefits of B3?
A
Healthy skin & hair, lowers cholesterol.
5
Q
What are the effects of Niacin deficiency?
A
Feeling tired due to inability to get energy from carb foods.
Pellagra causes dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, depression & death.
6
Q
What are the symptoms of Pellagra?
A
Dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, depression & death.
7
Q
What are the properties of Niacin?
A
Heat stable, not destroyed by acids or alkali.
8
Q
What is the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for Niacin?
A
15-20 MG.
9
Q
What is another name for B3?
A
Niacin.
