Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is a water-soluble B vitamin that was first isolated from liver in 1937 and can treat the deficiency disease pellagra. The recommended daily amounts range from 5-20 mg depending on age, pregnancy, and lactation status. Niacin functions in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as well as normal functioning of the skin, intestines, and nervous system, and deficiency can cause pellagra, diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia.
Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is a water-soluble B vitamin that was first isolated from liver in 1937 and can treat the deficiency disease pellagra. The recommended daily amounts range from 5-20 mg depending on age, pregnancy, and lactation status. Niacin functions in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as well as normal functioning of the skin, intestines, and nervous system, and deficiency can cause pellagra, diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia.
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Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is a water-soluble B vitamin that was first isolated from liver in 1937 and can treat the deficiency disease pellagra. The recommended daily amounts range from 5-20 mg depending on age, pregnancy, and lactation status. Niacin functions in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as well as normal functioning of the skin, intestines, and nervous system, and deficiency can cause pellagra, diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia.
Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is a water-soluble B vitamin that was first isolated from liver in 1937 and can treat the deficiency disease pellagra. The recommended daily amounts range from 5-20 mg depending on age, pregnancy, and lactation status. Niacin functions in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as well as normal functioning of the skin, intestines, and nervous system, and deficiency can cause pellagra, diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia.
By:Siddhi Bhosale 1st yr BSc Nursing Water soluble vitamin Also known as Nicotinic Acid INTRODUCTI Was isolated in 1937 from ON Liver. Can treat pellagra. SOURCES 1.Infants= 5-8 mg 2.Children =10-15 mg 3.Adult men= 18-20 mg RDA 4.Adult women=14-16 mg 5.Pregnancy = 18 mg 6.Lactation=20 mg 1. For the metabolism of carbs,fats and proteins FUNCTION 2. For the normal functioning S of the skin,intestines and nervous system. Can occur among people eating maize and jowar. Pellagra DEFICIENC Diarrhea Y Dermatitis Dementia Pellagra THANK YOU!!!!