Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Vitamin B3, or Niacin, is an essential vitamin required for processing fat in the body, lowering cholesterol levels, and regulating blood sugar levels. Niacin, Vitamin B3, is a water soluble vitamin that is well regulated by the body, thus overdose is rare, and only occurs when niacin is taken in the form of supplements. An overdose of niacin is seen in the form of skin rashes (flush), dry skin, various digestive maladies. A long term overdose can lead to liver damage, elevated blood sugar levels and type II diabetes, as well as increased risk of birth defects. The current DV for Niacin (Vitamin B3) is 20mg. Below are the top 10 foods highest in vitamin B3 (Niacin) by common serving sizes, click here for high vitamin B3 (Niacin) foods by nutrient density, here for an extended list of vitamin B3 (Niacin) rich foods, andhere for other foods high in vitamin B. #1: Fish (Cooked Yellowfin Tuna) #2: Chicken & Turkey (Cooked Chicken Breast) #3: Pork (Cooked Lean Chop) #4: Liver (Cooked Lamb Liver) #5: Peanuts (Oil Roasted) #6: Beef (Cooked Lean Rib) #7: Mushrooms (Grilled Portobello) #8: Green Peas (Fresh) #9: Sunflower Seeds #10: Avocado Yoku Hiti Peggy Bayors
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:01:58 +0000
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