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What vitamin prevents pellagra?
Niacin, also known as B3, prevents pellagra. However, it is not a guarantee one will not come down with the disease. Digestive disorders that prevent you from proper digestion can lead to the disease.
Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of which vitamin?
Niacin
In 1940s pellagra began vanishing after breads and cereals were fortified with what vitamin?
Niacin
Pellagra is caused due to deficiency of?
It is due to the deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
What is pelegra?
pellagra is a disorder you get from having to little of niacin which is vitamin b-3.
What are the 4 D's of pellagra?
The 4 D's of pellagra are dermatitis (skin rash), diarrhea, dementia (mental confusion), and ultimately death if left untreated. Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) in the diet.
The vitamin deficiency disease pellagra means?
Pellagra is the deficiency of vitamin B3, also known as niacin. The cause is, in most cases, dietary. It is characterized by the 3 D's: dementia, diarrhoea and dermatitis. For more information, I imagine wikipedia would have a good article on pellagra. Pellis=skin agra= rough so pellagra literally means "rough skin"
What does niacinimide do?
Niacinimide is a B vitamin that we need in our diet to prevent the nutrient dificient disease called pellagra. It is involved in many metabolic pathways including energy production. Niacin can be made from one of the protein building blocks called tryptophan but it is still required in the diet.
What foods to eat to prevent pellagra?
The best food sources to prevent pellagra are liver and kidney. Other sources include muscle meats, poultry, peanuts, and peanut butter.
Where in the world is pellagra most prevalent?
Pellagra is caused by deficiency of the Vitamin Niacin. It is characterized by diarrhoea, dementia and dermatitis. All the nutritional deficiency diseases are common in third world.
Is there a cure for pellagra?
Yes, pellagra can be cured with proper treatment. Treatment typically involves supplementation with niacin (a form of vitamin B3) and a balanced diet. If left untreated, pellagra can lead to serious complications, but early diagnosis and treatment can lead to a full recovery.
What caused pellegra?
pellagra is caused by bad eating and not drinking lots of water
