Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast Strange & Weird Niacin (B3) Deficiency Signs and Symptoms
Feb 20, 2024
Explore the strange symptoms of niacin deficiency like loss of taste and visual disturbances. Learn about the vital role of niacin in energy production and health. Discover the factors contributing to B3 deficiency and how to manage flushing side effects.
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Niacin Deficiency Symptoms
- Niacin (B3) deficiency has strange symptoms, including dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and even death.
- Subclinical deficiencies can cause loss of taste, metallic taste, loss of smell, facial movements, and fatigue.
Correcting Niacin Deficiency
- Correcting niacin deficiencies requires high doses (e.g., 6 grams/day) of niacin or niacinamide.
- Standard RDA of 20 milligrams is insufficient for correcting deficiencies.
Niacin and Mitochondria
- Niacin is crucial for mitochondria function (NAD), energy extraction, and longevity (sirtuins).
- Degenerative and age-related diseases often involve NAD deficiency.