title: The "ideal" daily niacin intake.
abstract: This approach indicates that the healthier the sample, the greater the niacin intake. Under the conditions of this experiment, approximately 115 mg of niacin may be designated as the "ideal" daily allowance. This is six or seven times the RDA of 12 to 20mg for adult males and females. It is recognized that the "ideal" as a theoretic endpoint is nonexistent since there is biochemical individuality and because the art of measuring leaves much to be desired. Nonetheless, the technique utilized here provides a mechanism and a goal not previously considered.
mesh_terms: D003321:Cornell Medical Index; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009539:Nicotinic Acids; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D009751:Nutritional Requirements
chemical_list: D009539:Nicotinic Acids