While most B vitamins are water-soluble and benign in large amounts, niacin is not one of them. Recently, a study published in Nature Medicine indicates that a byproduct of niacin has been linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular events. This is concerning since niacin is often added to many foods or used in supplemental form.
Potatoes are one of the most economical vegetables! A 5-pound bag of potatoes costs about $2.99, making them .04 per ounce with about 26 calories. Many other vegetables cost around 12 cents per ounce.
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While most B vitamins are water-soluble and benign in large amounts, niacin is not one of them. Recently, a study published in Nature Medicine indicates that a byproduct of niacin has been linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular events. This is concerning since niacin is often added to many foods or used in supplemental form.
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Potatoes are one of the most economical vegetables! A 5-pound bag of potatoes costs about $2.99, making them .04 per ounce with about 26 calories. Many other vegetables cost around 12 cents per ounce.
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