Health Benefits of Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Health Benefits of Niacin (Vitamin B3)

    Protect Against Heart Disease - Niacin is prescribed
pharmacologically to lower LDL fats and triglycerides by preventing the
breakdown of fats into these individual components. Niacin consumed at
such high levels can cause rashes, headaches, nausea, and diarrhea.
Consult your doctor before taking niacin supplements in high doses.2,3
    Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence (*Controversial) -
Studies suggest that vitamin B3 (niacin) can help decrease insulin
sensitivity,4 however, other studies find no difference.5 Niacin has
also been shown to help alleviate some of the destructive autoimmune
reactions of type I diabetes, and further studies are being conducted to
 asses its effectiveness.5
    Reduced Cancer Risk - Studies show that niacin reduces cancer risk
via ensuring DNA integrity and maintenance, and through proper
regulation of the tumor suppressor gene: p53.6-8
    Slow the progression of AIDS - An observational study has reported
slowing the progression of AIDS and increasing survival with high doses
of niacin.9

People at Risk of a Niacin (Vitamin B3) Deficiency

    People with HIV/AIDS - The bodies immune system creates a specific
cytokine, interferon gamma, which breaks down tryptophan, a precursor of
 niacin. Studies show that HIV patients who take increased levels of
niacin slow the progression of AIDS.9-11
    People who eat high amounts of refined foods - Bran is a high food
in vitamin B3 which is typically lost during the refining process.
Anyone who eats high amounts of white bread, white rice, corn syrup, or
other refined products will not receive adequate amounts of niacin. Even
 though most of these foods are now fortified, it is still best to eat
unrefined food products.

Warnings

    Liver and bacon are high cholesterol foods which should be eaten in
moderate amounts and avoided by people at risk of heart disease or
stroke.
    Marmite is made from brewer's yeast, which is high in purines, and
should be avoided by people with gout, kidney disease, or arthritis.<br />Read more at <a href="http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-niacin-vitamin-B3.php#vCEHgHbeTiU5po6X.99" style="color: #003399;">http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-niacin-vitamin-B3.php#vCEHgHbeTiU5po6X.99</a></div>
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