Vitamin B3 (Niacin) (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What is another name for Vitamin B3?
What is another name for Vitamin B3?
Niacin
Vitamin B3 solubility type
Vitamin B3 solubility type
Water-soluble
Primary role of niacin
Primary role of niacin
Converting food into energy
Richest animal sources of niacin
Richest animal sources of niacin
Poultry, fish, organ meats (e.g. liver)
Plant sources of niacin
Plant sources of niacin
Nuts, seeds, green leafy veg, legumes
Macronutrients niacin breaks down
Macronutrients niacin breaks down
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins
Severe niacin deficiency disease
Severe niacin deficiency disease
Pellagra
The '4 Ds' of pellagra
The '4 Ds' of pellagra
Dermatitis, Diarrhoea, Dementia, Death
Tongue appearance in niacin deficiency
Tongue appearance in niacin deficiency
Swollen, bright red tongue
Daily niacin requirement for men
Daily niacin requirement for men
16 mg per day
Daily niacin requirement for women
Daily niacin requirement for women
14 mg per day
Niacin need in pregnancy/breastfeeding
Niacin need in pregnancy/breastfeeding
Up to 18 mg daily
Why niacin needs regular consumption
Why niacin needs regular consumption
Water-soluble, body cannot store it effectively
Foods fortified with niacin
Foods fortified with niacin
Cereals, bread products
Side effect of excessive niacin
Side effect of excessive niacin
Niacin flush (skin redness & warming)