Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Deficiency Symptoms
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Early symptoms of vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency include:
- Delirium
- Dermatitis and darker pigmentation of the skin
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue and lethargy
- Headaches
- Indigestion
People with any of these symptoms should seek advice from their medical pracitioner to determine how much vitamin B3 (niacin) supplementation is needed in their particular circumstances to prevent serious consequences of vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency.
A really severe and prolonged vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency can result in pellagra
Late symptoms of vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency include:
- Pellagra
- Dementia
- Severe diarrhoea
People with any of these symptoms should seek immediate advice from their medical pracitioner because a really severe and prolonged vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency can result in death.