A list of foods that are natural niacin sources. Eating the right amount of these foods will guarantee you won’t suffer from niacin deficiency.
The following is a list of foods that are natural niacin sources, which contain at least 1.0mg niacin per 3 1/2 oz (100g):- Peas
- Mushrooms
- Red meat
- Chicken
- Corn
- Mullet
- Salmon
- Swordfish
- Kidney beans
- Peanuts
- Soya beans
Also known as nicotinic acid or nicotinamide and abbreviated to Nia, niacin participates in at least 200 different chemical reactions involved in energy production. It is also necessary for the production and breakdown of glucose, fats, and amino acides; the development, maintenance, and function of the skin, intestine and stomach, and nervous system; and in manufacturing DNA.
