Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid) details
What Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid) shows
Niacin (vitamin B3) is involved in energy metabolism and plays important roles in skin health and nervous system function. Deficiency, historically known as pellagra when severe, causes a distinctive pattern of skin, digestive, and neurological symptoms, and while uncommon today in developed countries with fortified grain products, it can still occur with very restrictive diets, alcohol use disorder, or certain malabsorption conditions. This test is used to evaluate niacin status when deficiency is a clinical concern based on symptoms or risk factors.
Tests that include Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid)
Vitamin B3, also known as Niacin, is an essential nutrient found naturally in plants and animals, and is often added to foods to ensure we get enough of it. This test measures the level of Vitamin B3 in the body to help identify deficiencies or to ensure that supplementation is effective.
- Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid) Niacin, a B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, skin health, and nervous system function.
This comprehensive test measures levels of B-vitamins in your body, essential for energy, brain function, and cell metabolism. It includes tests for Folate (B9), Vitamin B12, B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), and B1 (Thiamine). Knowing your B-vitamin levels is crucial for addressing deficiencies that can lead to fatigue, anemia, immune system issues, and neurological problems.
- Folate Vitamin B9, needed for cell division, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell production. Low levels can cause a type of anemia and are important in pregnancy.
- Vitamin B12 A vitamin essential for nerve function and red blood cell production. Low levels can cause fatigue, neurological symptoms, and a type of anemia.
- Vitamin B6 A B vitamin involved in amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production, and nervous system function.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Thiamine, a B vitamin essential for energy metabolism and nerve function.
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Riboflavin, a B vitamin involved in energy production and cellular function.
- Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid) Niacin, a B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, skin health, and nervous system function.
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Pantothenic acid, a B vitamin involved in energy production and hormone synthesis.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) is a water-soluble vitamin important for energy production, DNA repair, and maintaining healthy skin and nerves. It is used to assess nutritional status and may help evaluate causes of fatigue, pellagra-like symptoms, or metabolic concerns.
- Nicotinamide Measures nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3 (niacin), in serum to help assess vitamin B3 status and intake.
- Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid) Niacin, a B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, skin health, and nervous system function.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) is a water-soluble vitamin important for energy production, DNA repair, and maintaining healthy skin and nerves. It is used to assess nutritional status and may help evaluate causes of fatigue, pellagra-like symptoms, or metabolic concerns.
- Nicotinamide Measures nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3 (niacin), in serum to help assess vitamin B3 status and intake.
- Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid) Niacin, a B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, skin health, and nervous system function.
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