Niacin - Glossary

Niacin

Posted By on May 8, 2009 | 0 comments

Also known as Vitamin B3 and Nicotinic Acid.  Niacin is part of the coenzymes NAD and NADP (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate), which are primarily involved in oxidation-reduction reactions throughout the body.  In addition to maintaining basic health/wellness, niacin is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.  Due to the potential for side effects and hepatotoxicity, however, high dose niacin should only be taken under medical supervision.

Other forms of niacin include niacinamide, xanthinol nicotinate and picamilon.

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