Vitamin B3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the use of Vitamin B3 Niacin?
A
Play a role in oxidation and reduction reactions
DNA repair and calcium mobilization
2
Q
Sources of Vitamin B3 Niacin
A
Beans, milk, meat, eggs
3
Q
Who is more likely to be deficient in Vitamin B 3 Niacin
A
ETOH, Tryptophan deficiency
4
Q
What condition is caused by vitamin B3 Niacin deficiency
A
Pellagra (Loss of appetite, weakness, irritability, ABD pain, vomiting, pigmented scaling, Casal’s necklace)
5
Q
Vitamin B 3 Niacin treatment plan
A
Nicotinic Acid 100-200mg PO TID x 5 days
High doses for elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels
