Explain the phenomenon of conversion of Tryptophan to Niacin.
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Question : Would the average American be at risk of niacindeficiency if all niacin was removed from their diet? Yes or no andexplain your answer.
What you know that convertion factor: the average American eatsabout 90 g of protein per day, about 1% of protein (w/w) istryptophan, and your body can synthesize 1 mg of niacin for every60 mg of tryptophan in the diet.
30. Where is niacin primarily absorbed? What are the side effects of large doses of niacin?
What could happen if an individualâs intake consistently falls short of the basic dietary guidelines for these nutrients?
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Folate
Iron
Zinc