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These food items will enhance niacin level in your body

Written by Ajay Pal Singh | Published : January 11, 2019 6:56 PM IST

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Cinnamon

Niacin is a vitamin mixed with water that can help you in absorbing fat and carbohydrates you get from your food. It enhances the functionality of your nervous system that yields results on your health along with your skin. However, deficiency of this vitamin can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and other such health problems. Its symptoms involve headache, fatigue and memory loss. Here are some food items which will help you keep niacin levels in check.

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Fish

Seafood: Tuna fish not only fulfils the requirements of niacin, but it is also packed with high levels of proteins, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 along with omega-3 fatty acids. Apart from this, King mackerel, salmon are other sea foods that can provide niacin.

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Coffee

Beverages: Your daily beverages such as tea and coffee also contain a small amount of niacin in them. However, just like any other essential nutrient or protein, even excess amount of niacin can cause side-effects which include liver and skin problems along with abdominal cramps. Also Read - World Bipolar Day 2026: 5 common bipolar disorder triggers

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Legumes

Go for something that is loaded with carbohydrates. A toast with jam or peanut butter and porridge work really well. ©Shutterstock

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Fruits-salad

Fruits: Fruits offer nutrients to your body and they also help you in your weight loss management. However, some fruits such as strawberries, pineapples, coconuts, kiwis, apples, dates and mangoes are filled with niacin vitamin.