You can look great during weight loss program thanks to vitamin B3

Vitamin B3, also called niacin takes part in producing energy for our body during metabolizing carbohydrates, fats and even alcohol, just like other vitamins B. It also plays an important role in oxidation reduction reactions and is partially responsible for controlling the blood sugar level. It helps maintain the healthy skin and hair as well as makes our nervous and digestive systems work better.

We can find abundant sources of vitamin B3 in such high-protein foods as:

• animal products like milk
• eggs
• meats
• vegetables like potatoes
• leafy green vegetables
• tomatoes
• legumes
• nuts
• fish

The daily norm of this vitamin intake is about to 13 mg for women and 17 mg for men. The deficiency of vitamin B3 is very rare in normally can develop only in some Third World countries. However, people who drink too much alcohol or live on a diet based mainly on corn can experience vitamin B3 deficiency.

The lack of this vitamin causes pellagra, a serious disease which may lead to death. Symptoms are sometimes called "three Ds" which stands for diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia. Fortunately even when on a strict diet, if only it is at least somewhat balanced, we will eat enough vitamins B3 to stay healthy.

In high doses, this vitamin helps lower the cholesterol level, but because such high doses may cause some side effects (itching, headaches, nausea and skin problems), we should not increase the vitamin B3 intake without consulting the doctor.

As B3 vitamins helps us reduce weight by taking part in fats digestion and delivering the energy to our cells, it is crucial for us to compose out diet in a way that will ensure a steady intake of this vitamin. Fortunately it is not as hard as some people may think - B3 vitamins can be found almost everywhere from meats and dairy products to vegetables, whole grain products and even mushrooms.

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