WHAT VITAMINS CAN DOM FOR YOU? VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN) AND VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN)
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VITAMIN B2 (riboflavin)
Functions: vital for a healthy immune system • plays a role in the metabolism (usage) of fats, carbohydrates and protein, as well as cell respiration and growth • necessary for the manufacture and repair of body tissues.
Deficiency signs and symptoms: dizziness • trembling • insomnia • lassitude • cracks and sores in the corner of the mouth
• redness of the mouth and palate • sore, red tongue • poor growth of hair, nails and skin • oily skin • eye problems including inflammation of the whites of the eyes, cloudiness of the cornea, unusual sensitivity to light, a burning sensation, a “gritty” feeling under the eyelids • dermatitis of the scrotum.
Vitamin B2′s enemies: light • excessive boiling of food • stress
• excess dietary sugar • alcohol.
VITAMIN B3 (niacin)
Functions: vital for health and maintenance of skin, mouth, intestines and nerves • necessary for the extraction of energy from carbohydrates, fat and protein • crucial for the conversion of the amino acid tryptophan into a neurotransmitter. Deficiency signs and symptoms: headaches • irritability • insomnia • fatigue • muscle weakness • loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting • diarrhea • skin eruptions • skin problems, such as dryness and scales • canker sores • the classic deficiency disease is pellegra, with symptoms of diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia and, in extreme cases, death. Vitamin B3′s enemies: excessive boiling of food • alcohol.
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