High in B vitamins
Salmon is an excellent source of B vitamins. Below is the B vitamin content in 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of wild salmon:
- Vitamin B12: more than 100% of the DV
- Niacin: 63% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 56% of the DV
- Riboflavin: 38% of the DV
- Pantothenic acid: 38% of the DV
- Thiamine: 23% of the DV
- Folic acid: 7% of the DV
These vitamins are involved in a number of vital activities in your body, including the conversion of food into energy, the creation and repair of DNA, and the reduction of chronic inflammation, which can lead to disease. Furthermore, research has shown that these B vitamins work together to keep your brain and neurological system operating properly.
