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Niacin ( B3 )
Best Food Sources - A recent visitor to my BLOG -
Natural Health News -was seeking information on
best food sources of B3. Here is some information that may be of
help courtesy of WH Food:
What can foods high in
vitamin B3 do for you?
Help lower cholesterol
levels
Stabilize your blood
sugar
Support genetic
processes in your cells
Help your body process
fats
What events can indicate
a need for more foods high in vitamin B3?
Generalized weakness or
muscular weakness
Lack of appetite
Skin infections
Digestive problems
Excellent sources of
vitamin B3 (niacin) include crimini mushrooms and tuna. Very
good sources include salmon, chicken breast, asparagus, halibut
and venison.
Eating more fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids
(salmon), fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins C, E and A, and vegetables like onions may be a first line of defense against the flu.
Effectively adding real food to your diet does help prevent flu and other diseases.
Enjoy more nuts and seeds rich in selenium and zinc too. Avoid immune-lowering refined grain products, white sugar and processed foods.
Here are a few examples-
Spinach, Swiss chard, carrots, yellow squash, broccoli, kale,
apricots, cantaloupe have Vitamin A, E and K Enhances the function of
white blood cells; increases the response of antibodies to
antigens; has anti-viral activity
Lemons, limes, citrus fruits, Swiss chard,
spinach, cabbage, romaine lettuce, red bell peppers, broccoli,
cantaloupe have Vitamin C and other antioxidants Powerful antioxidant;
reduces time and length of respiratory viral infections
Cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, romaine lettuce,
legumes/beans, asparagus, spinach, Swiss chard, fish, shellfish, lamb
have B-vitamins (folate, B1, B2, B5, B6, B12) Promotes the
production and release of antibodies; ensures healthy immune
cell function; deficiency impairs white blood cell functioning
Spinach, Swiss chard, shrimp, lamb, broccoli
have zinc, copper,
manganese, iron Potent immuno-stimulant; deficiency can result in
profound suppression of immune function
Onions, garlic
have Sulfur-containing
and flavonoid phytonutrients Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory
properties; kills germs
Shiitake mushrooms
have Lentian Enhances immune
system function including strengthening its ability to fight
infection
Olive oil
has Monounsaturated fats Promotes healthy
gastrointestinal membrane essential for a healthy immune system
Sardines, mackerel, salmon, tuna, walnuts, flaxseeds
Omega-3
fatty acids Precursors to compounds that regulate immune system
Sardines, cod, salmon, shrimp, eggs
have Vitamin D Regulate immune system
activity by preventing excessive or prolonged inflammatory
response
Fish, shellfish, lamb, Brazil nuts
have Selenium Supports
healing from inflammation and may be an immuno-stimulant
Fish,
shellfish, lamb, legumes/beans have Protein Source of
immune-stimulating amino acids; deficiency can result in
depletion of immune cells and the ability of the body to produce
antibodies
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