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Is too much Niacin bad?

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Old 10-27-2008, 04:28 PM
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Default Is too much Niacin bad?

I consistently get too much Niacin in my diet. Mainly it's found in chicken and tuna. My question is, should I worry about this?

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Old 10-27-2008, 09:31 PM
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No B vitamins (niacin is B3) are water soluble and excess is excreted in your urine. Enjoy your chicken and tuna! Make sure you drink a lot of water if you eat lots of it b/c these are high protein foods,
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