Vitamin B3 in serum (niacinamide) (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Serum)
The test determines the level of vitamin B3 (niacinamide) in blood serum - a vitamin participating in tissue respiration, energy metabolism, hormone synthesis, and carbohydrate and fat metabolism. The study detects vitamin B3 deficiency, which can lead to dermatological, neurological, and GI disorders.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Draw blood fasting
- Avoid physical and emotional overload 24 hours before
Medications:
If possible, discontinue niacinamide preparations and vitamin complexes 24-48 hours before
If discontinuation is not possible - indicate medications taken
- Chronic weakness and fatigue
- Reduced concentration and memory
- Inflammatory and chronic skin diseases
- Dry skin, dermatitis
- GI tract diseases
- Malabsorption syndrome
- Suspected vitamin B3 hypovitaminosis
Recommended for patients with vitamin deficiency symptoms, chronic skin diseases, cognitive/neurological disorders, GI diseases, patients taking vitamin complexes
Low vitamin B3 - niacinamide deficiency - energy metabolism disorder - possible skin and neurological manifestations
Normal level - sufficient vitamin B3 supply
Elevated level - more often associated with vitamin preparation intake
Important: Deficiency correction and intake regimen determined by physician.
