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Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of which vitamin?
Niacin
What vitamin do you need to prevent pellagra?
Vitamin B3, also you can get vacinnations and medicine too prevent/againt it as-well.
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"
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
Which vitamin defciency can lead to Pellagra?
Vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency leads to Pellagra. Symptoms included diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and finally death. Avocado, dates, mango, peach, peas, potatoes, sweet potato, barley, sunflower seeds, cat fish, salmon, beef, Chicken Breast are the good food sources for vitamin B3.
How is niacin beneficial?
Why is niacin beneficial you ask? Well niacin is beneficial because it prevents pellagra. Dr.Goldenburger had found this out by having eleven prisoners eat potatoes.spuash potatoes,and sweet potatoes. seven of eleven had pellagra.
