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Pellagra

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Pellagra is caused by a lack of niacin in the body. Those who ate untreated corn were most likely to develop it. The stages of pellagra are diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and eventually death if untreated. Niacin is necessary for the body to function properly. When niacin is lacking, eventually the organs will begin to fail, and result in eventual death.

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Helpful nutrients for this condition.

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Vitamin B complex
Importance: Very High
Comments: Makes up for deficiencies. B vitamins enhance each other. Use sublingual form. Consider injections under a physician's care.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Importance: Very High
Comments: Makes up for deficiencies. B vitamins enhance each other. Use sublingual form. Consider injections under a physician's care.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Importance: Very High
Comments: Makes up for deficiencies. B vitamins enhance each other. Use sublingual form. Consider injections under a physician's care.

Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Importance: Very High
Comments: Makes up for deficiencies. B vitamins enhance each other. Use sublingual form. Consider injections under a physician's care.

Vitamin B26
Importance: Very High
Comments: Makes up for deficiencies. B vitamins enhance each other. Sublingual or lozenge form is recommended.

Folic acid
Importance: Very High
Comments: Sublingual or lozenge form is recommended.

Brewer's yeast
Importance: Very High
Comments: Provides B vitamins.


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