One mg. of Niacin is produced by _______ mg. of Trytophan –
Correct Answer: 60
Description: p> - niacin is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat and protein. It is also essential for the normal functioning of skin , intestinal and nervous system. - it differs from other other B complex vitamins that an essential amino acid tryptophan serves as its precursor. - about 60 mg of tryptophan is required to result in 1 mg of niacin Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:619 <p>
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