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Niacin is also known as __________ acid.
Niacin is also known as __________ acid.
False (B)
Niacin is a vitamer of vitamin ___.
Niacin is a vitamer of vitamin ___.
False (B)
Niacin is produced by plants and animals from the amino acid __________.
Niacin is produced by plants and animals from the amino acid __________.
False (B)
Niacin's role in the cure of pellagra was discovered in the ____.
Niacin's role in the cure of pellagra was discovered in the ____.
Niacin's lipid-lowering effects were discovered in the year ____.
Niacin's lipid-lowering effects were discovered in the year ____.
Excessive intake of niacin can cause severe skin flushing combined with ________.
Excessive intake of niacin can cause severe skin flushing combined with ________.
The recommended tolerable upper intake level of niacin is ___ mg per day.
The recommended tolerable upper intake level of niacin is ___ mg per day.
Niacin can be used for the prevention of premenstrual ________.
Niacin can be used for the prevention of premenstrual ________.
For individuals 19 years of age and older, the recommended amount of niacin for males is ___ mg NE.
For individuals 19 years of age and older, the recommended amount of niacin for males is ___ mg NE.
The uses of niacin include protection from toxins and pollutants, improvement in ________, and relaxation promotion.
The uses of niacin include protection from toxins and pollutants, improvement in ________, and relaxation promotion.
Niacin intake was found to have a U-shaped relationship with depression in adults.
Niacin intake was found to have a U-shaped relationship with depression in adults.
Moderate niacin intake did not reduce depression risk according to the study.
Moderate niacin intake did not reduce depression risk according to the study.
The lowest risk of depression was observed at a niacin intake of approximately 36 mg/day.
The lowest risk of depression was observed at a niacin intake of approximately 36 mg/day.
Niacin may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and offer protection against cognitive decline.
Niacin may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and offer protection against cognitive decline.
Niacin interacts with the niacin receptor HCAR2, primarily expressed by neurons in the brain.
Niacin interacts with the niacin receptor HCAR2, primarily expressed by neurons in the brain.
An FDA-approved niacin formulation (Niaspan®) was administered daily in the study on Alzheimer's disease.
An FDA-approved niacin formulation (Niaspan®) was administered daily in the study on Alzheimer's disease.
The study on Alzheimer's disease showed a significant increase in Aβ burden and plaques after administering niacin.
The study on Alzheimer's disease showed a significant increase in Aβ burden and plaques after administering niacin.
People with Parkinson’s disease were found to have higher vitamin B3 levels according to the study at Augusta University.
People with Parkinson’s disease were found to have higher vitamin B3 levels according to the study at Augusta University.
Low-dose niacin improved motor scores and secondary measures in people with Parkinson’s disease.
Low-dose niacin improved motor scores and secondary measures in people with Parkinson’s disease.
Niacin has no potential to enhance treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Niacin has no potential to enhance treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Niacin is also known as nicotinic acid. True or False?
Niacin is also known as nicotinic acid. True or False?
Niacin is a vitamer of vitamin B2. True or False?
Niacin is a vitamer of vitamin B2. True or False?
Niacin is essential for human health. True or False?
Niacin is essential for human health. True or False?
Niacin's role in the cure of pellagra was discovered in the late 1930s. True or False?
Niacin's role in the cure of pellagra was discovered in the late 1930s. True or False?
Excessive intake of niacin can cause abdominal pain and gout. True or False?
Excessive intake of niacin can cause abdominal pain and gout. True or False?
Niacin can be used for the prevention of premenstrual headaches. True or False?
Niacin can be used for the prevention of premenstrual headaches. True or False?
The recommended amount of niacin for males 19 years of age and older is 16 mg NE. True or False?
The recommended amount of niacin for males 19 years of age and older is 16 mg NE. True or False?
Excessive intake of niacin can reduce glucose tolerance and insulin resistance. True or False?
Excessive intake of niacin can reduce glucose tolerance and insulin resistance. True or False?
Niacin is produced by plants and animals from the amino acid tyrosine. True or False?
Niacin is produced by plants and animals from the amino acid tyrosine. True or False?
The tolerable upper intake level of niacin is 35 mg per day. True or False?
The tolerable upper intake level of niacin is 35 mg per day. True or False?
Niacin intake showed a U-shaped relationship with depression in adults according to the study?
Niacin intake showed a U-shaped relationship with depression in adults according to the study?
The study on Alzheimer's disease showed that niacin may increase the risk of Aβ burden and plaques?
The study on Alzheimer's disease showed that niacin may increase the risk of Aβ burden and plaques?
Niacin plays no potential role in enhancing treatment for Parkinson's disease?
Niacin plays no potential role in enhancing treatment for Parkinson's disease?
Vitamin B3 deficiency may contribute to Parkinson’s disease symptoms like fatigue, sleep dysfunction, and mood changes?
Vitamin B3 deficiency may contribute to Parkinson’s disease symptoms like fatigue, sleep dysfunction, and mood changes?
Niacin interacts with the niacin receptor primarily expressed by neurons in the brain?
Niacin interacts with the niacin receptor primarily expressed by neurons in the brain?
Niacin is also known as nicotinic acid?
Niacin is also known as nicotinic acid?
The lowest risk of depression was observed at a niacin intake of approximately 36 mg/day?
The lowest risk of depression was observed at a niacin intake of approximately 36 mg/day?
An FDA-approved niacin formulation (Niaspan®) was not administered daily in the study on Alzheimer's disease?
An FDA-approved niacin formulation (Niaspan®) was not administered daily in the study on Alzheimer's disease?
People with Parkinson’s disease were found to have lower vitamin B3 levels according to the study at Augusta University?
People with Parkinson’s disease were found to have lower vitamin B3 levels according to the study at Augusta University?
Excessive intake of niacin can cause severe skin flushing combined with itching?
Excessive intake of niacin can cause severe skin flushing combined with itching?
Study Notes
Niacin Overview
- Niacin is also known as nicotinic acid.
- Niacin is a vitamer of vitamin B3.
- Niacin is produced by plants and animals from the amino acid tryptophan.
Health Effects
- Niacin's role in the cure of pellagra was discovered in the 1930s.
- Niacin's lipid-lowering effects were discovered in the year 1950.
- Excessive intake of niacin can cause severe skin flushing combined with itching.
- The recommended tolerable upper intake level of niacin is 35 mg per day.
Benefits and Uses
- Niacin can be used for the prevention of premenstrual headaches.
- For individuals 19 years of age and older, the recommended amount of niacin for males is 14 mg NE.
- The uses of niacin include protection from toxins and pollutants, improvement in cholesterol levels, and relaxation promotion.
Relationship with Depression and Alzheimer's Disease
- Niacin intake was found to have a U-shaped relationship with depression in adults.
- The lowest risk of depression was observed at a niacin intake of approximately 36 mg/day.
- Niacin may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and offer protection against cognitive decline.
- An FDA-approved niacin formulation (Niaspan®) was administered daily in the study on Alzheimer's disease.
Relationship with Parkinson's Disease
- People with Parkinson’s disease were found to have higher vitamin B3 levels according to the study at Augusta University.
- Low-dose niacin improved motor scores and secondary measures in people with Parkinson’s disease.
- Niacin has no potential to enhance treatment for Parkinson's disease.
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Test your knowledge of the history, importance, and role of niacin, also known as vitamin B3, in human health. Learn about its discovery by chemist Hugo Weidel, its role in curing pellagra, and its fortification in flour.
