niacin
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British Dictionary definitions for niacin
/ (ˈnaɪəsɪn) /
another name for nicotinic acid
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Scientific definitions for niacin
[ nī′ə-sĭn ]
A water-soluble organic acid belonging to the vitamin B complex that is important in carbohydrate metabolism. It is a pyridine derivative and is a precursor of the coenzyme NAD. Niacin is found in liver, fish, and whole-grain foods. Deficiency of niacin in the diet causes pellagra. Also called nicotinic acid. Chemical formula: C6H5NO2.
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