vitamin B3
Essential dietary nutrient
Vitamin B3 is a nutrient essential for converting food to energy and maintaining healthy skin, nerves, and digestion.
It exists in two main forms: niacin and niacinamide.
Severe deficiency causes pellagra.
Found in meat, fish, nuts, and enriched grains.
The doctor recommended vitamin B3 supplements.
Niacin-lack illness
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- photosensitivityReactivity to radiant energy
skin lesions · glossitis · malabsorption · alcoholism · malnutrition · endemic · mental confusion · inflammation
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- cellular respirationCell-level fuel burning
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
- redox reactionsCoupled electron transfer processes
Abdominal detoxifying organ
- chicken breastFowl's pectoral meat
- tunaLarge edible ocean fish
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
beef · peanuts · mushrooms · green peas · fortified cereals · whole grains · legumes · avocado
Encased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- daily valueNutrient intake guideline
- RDASuggested daily nutrient intake
fortified foods · dietary supplement · absorption · megadose · over-the-counter · serving size
B3 vitamin variant
- nicotinamideAmide form of B3
- extended-releaseGradual drug absorption formulation
- NRCommon two-letter shorthand
Elevated blood fat levels
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
- flushingWashing by water surge
- lipid profileBlood fat composition analysis
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
pellagra
Niacin-lack illness
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
photosensitivity · skin lesions · glossitis · malabsorption · alcoholism · malnutrition · endemic · mental confusion · inflammation · fatigue
coenzyme
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- cellular respirationCell-level fuel burning
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
redox reactions · energy conversion · DNA repair · biosynthesis · homeostasis
liver
Abdominal detoxifying organ
- chicken breastFowl's pectoral meat
- tunaLarge edible ocean fish
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
turkey · beef · peanuts · mushrooms · green peas · fortified cereals · whole grains · legumes · avocado · brown rice
capsules
Encased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- daily valueNutrient intake guideline
RDA · fortified foods · dietary supplement · absorption · megadose · over-the-counter · serving size
niacinamide
B3 vitamin variant
- nicotinamideAmide form of B3
- extended-releaseGradual drug absorption formulation
- NRCommon two-letter shorthand
hyperlipidemia
Elevated blood fat levels
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
- flushingWashing by water surge
- lipid profileBlood fat composition analysis
- vitaminsB1, biotin, thiamine, riboflavin, B12
- NADNADH, nicotinamide, adenine, electron carrier
- nicotinic compoundsnicotine, nicotine gum, nicotine patch, nicotine lozenge
- Pyridinespyridine, nicotinamide