- Little is known about the uses, sources and benefits of Niacin or Vitamin B3.
- You can take help of some food items to include it in your diet.
Vitamins and minerals are very important for the body. The body absorbs vitamins and minerals from food, which gives us energy to work. Vitamin B is a group of many vitamins and of which vitamin B3 is also one. Vitamin B3 is also known as ‘niacin’. Little is known about niacin, one of the important elements of the B group of vitamins.
Benefits and sources
of Vitamin B3 Niacin or Vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid, a component of the Vitamin B complex, is an essential element of a balanced diet.Β It plays a role in making sex hormones and controlling cholesterol levels.Β Apart from that, this amazing nutrient has many benefits for our health and its deficiency can lead to many problems.Β It helps in converting carbohydrates into glucose.Β
Lowers Bad Cholesterol and Increases Good Cholesterol
Β One of the most known benefits of this nutrient is maintaining healthy cholesterol in the body.Β It promotes good cholesterol level by reducing bad cholesterol.Β
Helps in TreatingΒ Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that attacks the insulin in the body.Β Research has shown that the risk of this disease can be reduced by the use of niacin.Β
Reduces joint pain and related diseases
Research has proven that niacin can potentially reduce inflammation and joint pain while simultaneously increasing their mobility.Β Therefore this vitamin is known to reduce osteoarthritis and arthritis.
Makes your skin healthy
Vitamin B3 is also a boon for the skin.Β It protects the cells from damage caused by the sun.Β You can use it as per the advice of the doctor.Β Apart from the beauty benefits, this wonder vitamin also helps in the prevention of certain skin cancers.
Natural Sources of Niacin
Niacin is soluble in water and is found naturally in many food ingredients.Β Along with that, the body produces this vitamin with the help of certain amino acids.Β Its excess can be easily removed through urination.Β It is considered safe for most people.Β Certain foods such as bananas, legumes, nuts, seeds, brown rice, fish, poultry, cereals, red meat and bread are good sources of niacin.