Vitamins - B3 - Optimal Absorption

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Optimal Absorption

For proper absorption take vitamin B3 in a multi B-complex supplement form, either capsule of liquid. Substances that may inhibit absorption or destroy niacin include alcohol, caffeine, estrogen, sulfa drugs, and canned food. Overcooking foods that contain niacin will also destroy the nutrient.

The following is a list of United States 1997-1998 Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI): Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for nutritional vitamin B3 intake and are included as a guideline only. Consult with your nutritionist, naturopath, or other health practitioner for a dosage appropriate for your needs. Children under 6 years of age should be under the supervision of the above mentioned specialists if directly supplementing with vitamin B3.


Infants

  • 0 - 5 months,  2mg preformed niacin
  • 6 - 11 months,  4mg preformed niacin

    • Children

  • 1 - 3,  6mg NE (Niacin Equivalents)
  • 4 - 8,  8mg NE

    • Males

  • 9 - 13,  12mg NE (Niacin Equivalents)
  • 14 - 18,  16mg NE
  • 19 - 30,  16mg NE
  • 31 - 50,  16mg NE
  • 51 - 70,  16mg NE
  • > 70,  16mg NE

    • Females

  • 9 - 13,  12mg NE (Niacin Equivalents)
  • 14 - 18,  14mg NE
  • 19 - 30,  14mg NE
  • 31 - 50,  14mg NE
  • 51 - 70,  14mg NE
  • > 70,  14mg NE

    • Pregnancy

  • 18mg NE (Niacin Equivalents)

    • Lactation

  • 17mg NE (Niacin Equivalents)

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    For therapeutic purposes, take 50 mg, once daily. You may safely go up to 50 mg three times daily, if required, but do not exceed this amount.