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Nutriente

Niacina

Área de investigación consolidada

Una vitamina B hidrosoluble (B3) que participa en el metabolismo energético y en la función normal de la piel, los nervios y la digestión. Presente en las aves, el pescado, los cacahuates y los cereales integrales.

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Niacin (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble vitamin the body uses to turn food into energy and to support normal skin, nerve, and digestive function; poultry, fish, peanuts, and whole grains are common sources.
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Very low niacin intake over time is commonly discussed in relation to skin, digestive, and mood changes (historically known as pellagra).
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Very high niacin from supplements is commonly discussed in relation to skin flushing and, at large amounts, digestive upset; the commonly cited upper intake level for adults is 35 mg a day from supplements and fortified foods.

Fuente: NIH ODS

Ingestas de referencia

Cifras de referencia generales para un adulto típico, no un objetivo personal.

  • rdaadult_female14 mgDRI/NASEM
  • rdaadult_male16 mgDRI/NASEM
  • uladult35 mgDRI/NASEM

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Very high niacin from supplements is commonly discussed in relation to skin flushing; the upper intake level applies to supplemental and fortified sources.

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