BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This vitamin B, is known to help lower levels of bad cholesterol and enhance levels of good cholesterol.
A
Vitamin B 1
B
Vitamin B 2
C
Vitamin B 3
D
Vitamin B 6
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the “good” cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. Niacin has long been used to lower triglycerides and to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.

Detailed explanation-2: -Niacin is a B-vitamin. When taken as a prescription in larger doses, it can help lower cholesterol and other fats in your blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Niacin, or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble B vitamin found naturally in some foods, added to foods, and sold as a supplement. The two most common forms of niacin in food and supplements are nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. The body can also convert tryptophan-an amino acid-to nicotinamide.

Detailed explanation-4: -Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, helps release energy from the foods we eat by acting as coenzyme in energy-transfer reactions, especially the metabolism of glucose, fat, and alcohol. Niacin also helps keep the nervous system and skin healthy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Vitamin B3 is found naturally in a wide variety of both animal and plant-based foods, including beef, liver, poultry, eggs, dairy products, fish, nuts, seeds, legumes, avocados, and whole grains. It is also found in fortified cereals and bread. Vitamin B3 can also be produced in the body from the amino acid tryptophan.

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