Diet Analysis Wilson Thapa Magar

Vitamin B(Niacin) *Also known as vitamin B3, nicotinic acid, or less commonly vitamin PP Chemical Structure Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid C6H5NO2 Niacin is an essential nutrient for the humans which is found in meats and vegetables. Its deficiency can cause skin lesions, anemia, headache and tiredness. It has been used for many years for heart and diabetes related treatment.

RDA Recommendations for niacin and other nutrients are provided in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI’s), which are developed by the Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine. DRI is the term for a set of reference values that are used to plan and assess the nutrient intakes of healthy people. These values, which vary by age and gender, include: Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA): average daily level of intake that is enough to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all ( %) healthy people. Adequate Intake (AI): when there is not enough evidence to develop an RDA, the AI is set at a level that is thought to ensure enough nutrition.

Dietary Reference Intakes for Niacin: Infants months: 2* milligrams per day (mg/day) months: 4* mg/day *Adequate Intake (AI) Children years: 6 mg/day years: 8 mg/day years: 12 mg/day Adolescents and Adults Males age 14 and older: 16 mg/day Females age 14 and older: 14 mg/day

Functions of Niacin Help lower and stabilize cholesterol levels and blood sugar Support genetic processes in your cells Help your body process fats Osteoarthritis. Taking niacinamide seems to improve joint flexibility and reduce pain and swelling. Some people who take niacinamide might be able to cut down on standard painkilling medications. Alzheimer’s disease. People who consume higher amounts of niacin from food and multivitamin sources seem to have a lower risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease than people who consume less niacin. But there is no evidence that taking a stand-alone niacin supplement helps to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Reducing the risk of a second heart attack in men with heart or circulatory disorders. Treat diarrhea from an infection called cholera. Treat diabetes, types 1 and 2. Prevention and treatment of cataracts, an eye condition.

Major Food Sources Niacin are found in following foods : Red meat Liver Kidneys Chicken Turkey Salmon Tuna Sunflower seed Peanuts Beets Brewers yeast Mushrooms