Are you deficient in vitamin B3(Niacinamide)? Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Vitamin B3, also known as Niacin, is a water soluble vitamin. It is not stored in the body, so we need to consume it daily. We need niacin for proper digestive function. Vitamin B3(Niacinamide) is needed to metabolize food into energy. Niacinamide is converted into the coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and NADP, which function in oxidation-reduction reactions essential for release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Niacin can also be synthesized by the body from tryptophan, although with low efficiency. Deficiency Symptoms: Anorexia Muscular fatigue Indigestion Depression Insomnia Headaches Glossitis Skin Lesions Severe Deficiency Symptoms: Pellagra Dermatitis Dementia Diarrhea Tremors and Sores Repletion Information: Dietary sources of niacinamide are expressed as niacin equivalents, taking into account tryptophan's contribution. Richest sources (per serving) include: Nutritional Supplements Meats Enriched Cereals Nutritional Yeasts Legumes (including peanuts) Potatoes Case study where a patient demonstrated a deficiency in vitamin Bs, click here to read, also you can download a copy of the Nutrient correlation chart on Dyslipidemia and Insomnia Interested in finding your micronutrient levels, please click here B Vitamins Share | « Is vitamin B2(Riboflavin) important? YES Vitamin B6 the common deficiency you may NOT know about! »