Niacin aka vitamin B3 - a classic B vitamin
Classic means: niacin works in all the areas for which B vitamins are known: Nerves, mental function, fatigue, energy metabolism. So it's helpful for everything that "gets on your nerves"! Also good for the skin. Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin of the B group. It is of fundamental importance for energy metabolism, the synthesis and breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins as well as for cell division and the function of the skin and nerves. Niacin is found in foods such as fish, meat, peanuts and mushrooms, but can also be synthesised by the body from the amino acid tryptophan... Read more
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Niacin is available in various forms:
- Nicotinamide has a very high safety level (UL) of 900 mg, i.e. what you can take in daily without any disadvantages, and is recommended by the state BfR as the best form of niacin.
- Nicotinic acid with a UL of 10 mg per day should be taken with caution.
- Higher doses of the two previous forms in particular can lead to a harmless but unpleasant niacin flush. Inositol hexanicotinate is a form of niacin that prevents this.
Functions and effects
- Energy metabolism: Niacin is a component of essential coenzymes that play a key role in energy metabolism.
- Metabolism: It plays a role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids and amino acids.
- Cell functions: Niacin plays an important role in DNA repair, cell division and immune system function.
- Nervous system and psyche: It supports the normal functioning of the nervous system and mental processes.
- Skin and mucous membranes: Niacin plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin and mucous membranes.
- Reducing fatigue: It can help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Niacin from food
The body can either obtain niacin from food or produce it itself.
- Animal sources: Meat (beef, poultry), fish (tuna, mackerel) and offal.
- Plant sources: These include peanuts, mushrooms, kale, brown rice and pulses.
To summarise: Niacin is an essential vitamin that plays a key role in numerous bodily functions and can be obtained through a balanced diet.