B3-Niacin

The best plant-based sources of vitamin B3 include beetroot, sweet potatoes, sunflower seeds, wild rice, avocado, lambs quarters and tomatoes.

Niacin in helpful for processing fats in the body, especially in building cell membranes and the fat based hormones which are referred to as steroid hormones and require B3 to be synthesized.

Topically used for rosacea and prevention of skin cancer. Also used orally to treat MS, depression, hypothyroidism, weight loss, insomnia, menstrual pain, headaches, vertigo and more.

Also good for:

-Weight loss: Helps the body process fats

-Used in Manufacturing DNA

-Niacin being researched for cancer; preventing cells from mutating and becoming cancerous

-Lowers high blood pressure

- Improves circulation

-digestion-general: Deficiency can lead to poor digestion or appetite loss

-Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and raises good cholesterol (HDL)

-Helps regulate hormone production

-Regulates production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

-Muscles: deficiency can lead to muscle weakness

-skin: Works with other B vitamins to maintain healthy skin. A deficiency can lead to skin infection.

-Lowers risk of Alzheimer’s

-Lowers risk of cataracts

If taking the supplement, flushing is the effective choice. The niacin flush can feel uncomfortable and causes redness and itching or burning on the skin but is not harmful.