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Vitamin B3: Benefits, Deficiency, and Food Sources

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 Vitamin B3: Benefits, Deficiency, and Food Sources When we talk about staying healthy, vitamins play a big role in keeping our body strong and energized. One of these essential vitamins is Vitamin B3, also known as niacin. This important nutrient helps our body in many ways and is especially important for energy, skin, and brain health. Let's explore what Vitamin B3 does, how we can get it from food, and what happens if we don’t get enough. What is Vitamin B3? Vitamin B3 is a water-soluble vitamin, which means our body doesn’t store it, and we need to get it regularly from food. It comes in three forms: Niacin (nicotinic acid) Nicotinamide (niacinamide) Inositol hexanicotinate (a slower-release version often found in supplements) This vitamin helps convert the food we eat into energy. It supports the function of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It also helps improve circulation and lower cholesterol levels. Benefits of Vitamin B3 1. Boosts Energy Production Vitamin B3 plays...
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Almond's Nutritional Value

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 Almonds  Almonds are among the world’s most popular tree nuts. Almonds are nutrient powerhouses. They are highly nutritious and rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Almonds can be consumed whole, chopped, sliced, or ground into almond flour or almond butter. They can even be made into almond milk. Almonds boast an impressive nutrient profile. 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of almonds contains Fiber: 3.5 grams Protein: 6 grams Fat: 14 grams (9 of which are monounsaturated) Vitamin E: 37% of the RDI Manganese: 32% of the RDI Magnesium: 20% of the RDI (RDI is Recommended Dietary Intake) They also contain a decent amount of copper,vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and phosphorus. This is all from a small handful, which supplies only 161 calories and 2.5 grams of digestible carbohydrates. It is important to note that your body does not absorb 10–15% of their calories because some of the fat is inaccessible to digestive enzymes . Almonds are also high in Phytic acid, a subst...
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