Niacin (vitamin B3) helps alleviate migraine

General name: vitamin B3

Scientific name: Niacin

Properties:

• Soluble in water, can be synthesized in the body using trytophan.
• The body cannot synthesize niacin if it is lack of B1, B2,B6.

RDA: 12-18mg

Functions:

• Promote health of the stomach and intestine.
• Make skin more healthy.
• Prevent and alleviate serious migraine..
• Help in the circulation of blood and help to reduce blood pressure.
• Help to alleviate diarhea.
• Help in the process of metabolism to obtain energy.
• Cure mouth ulcer, prevent foul mouth.
• Help reduce cholesterol.

Deficiencies:

• Pellagra

Found in:

• Lean meat, wheat germ, eggs, fish,avocados, dates, prunes

Toxicity:

• None, but if given to those with sensitive skin, will cause itchy skin.

Enemies:

• Water, Alcohol,Food processing,estrogen.

Things to note:

• If a person is sensitive to sunlight, it may be the early symptoms of niacin deficiency.
• Taking niacin in the form nicotinic acid ,will cause itchiness in the skin, will improve by using nicotimide.