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Old Tue, Jun-16-20, 22:56
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Originally Posted by WereBear
You are so right! Just because we might dodge an outright deficiency disease like scurvy or pellagra doesn't mean we are getting enough of certain nutrients.

This might even be the case for macro-nutrients, too. Are fat avoiders getting enough saturated fats? Are older people getting enough protein? And especially, are all those nutrients found in some foods really getting used by our body?


Wearbear, I remember the other day you mentioned stiffness in your hands. Then I came across this while reading about Niacin.
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If you have a history of gout, you should be careful with how much niacin you consume because it is also known to elevate serum uric acid concentration.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/niacin-d...nd-treatments#2


Do you think the Niacin has anything to do with it?
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