Vitamins are important substances for the development and functioning of the body. So far it has been determined that there are 13 classes of these vitamins that are essential for the development of the body, and indeed those of category B are part of this group.
“A vitamin deficiency occurs when you don’t get enough of a certain vitamin. Vitamin deficiencies can cause health problems. states the portal of the United States National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus, referring to the importance of these substances in the body.
And it adds that “not getting enough fruits, vegetables, legumes, lentils, whole grains, and fortified dairy products can increase your risk of health problems, including heart disease, cancer, and poor bone health,” as some of the risks of having vitamin deficiencies in the body.
In that sense, vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is one that helps the digestive system, as well as the skin and nerves in their normal functioning, according to the National Cancer Institute of the United States, this substance must be consumed daily and is found in various animal and plant foods.
“Insufficient vitamin B3 can cause a disease called pellagra (a condition characterized by disorders of the skin, nerves and digestion)”, assured the portal regarding the risks of not having enough of this substance in the body.
In addition, he added that vitamin B3 is also being used in some scientific studies for the prevention of skin cancer, among other types of this diagnosis. This same substance is good for lowering blood cholesterol, he concluded.
The Clinic of the University of Navarra, in Spain, displayed a list of foods that contain this vitamin, indicating that among the richest in B3 is peanuts or peanuts, tuna, chicken, serrano ham and cod, since for every 100 milligrams, these foods would have between 21 and 10% of the mentioned vitamin.
The list continues with salmon, lamb meat and cooked ham, lean pork meat, mashed potatoes and pork chops, as well as Norway lobster, prawns, pâté, hake, sweetbreads and partridge, and even manchego cheese, roquefort, gruyere and emmental would be a source of this type of vitamins, among others.
“Avocado, eggs, enriched breads and fortified cereals, legumes, nuts, potatoes and poultry meat” would be other foods rich in this substance added by the MedlinePlus portal.
“Vitamin B3 intervenes in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Collaborates in the functions of the nervous and digestive systems. Promotes the production of sex hormones. It preserves healthy skin”, affirmed the Spanish portal regarding other benefits that this vitamin would bring to the body.
In addition to this, it was stated that there are other ways to acquire this vitamin, through vitamin supplements frequently used to feed infants and the elderly, but can be used at any time in life.
“Dietary supplements are another way to get the vitamins you need if the food you eat isn’t supplying enough of them. Supplements may be helpful during pregnancy and for special health problems.” MedlinePlus assured.
