Vitamin B3 is a water soluble vitamin known as Niacin. This nutrient can be made in the body in small amounts from the amino acid tryptophan.

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Because Niacin is a B-group Vitamin it is associated with maintaining energy levels and it works together with the other B Vitamins. Niacin combines with chromium to form the Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF) needed to activate insulin and control blood sugar.

Vitamin B3 (niacin) supports:

Reduction of Tiredness and Fatigue
Psychological function
Normal energy-yielding metabolism
Functioning of the nervous system

If you want to find plant based foods that contain Niacin try our Organic Pearl Barley

Want to know about more nutrients your body needs daily? Take a look at our focus pages on Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium.