Vitamin B3
| Vitamin B3 | |
|---|---|
| Term | Vitamin B3 |
| Short definition | Vitamin B3 - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Vitamin B3 - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. . . ) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin B3 helps some enzymes work properly and helps the skin, nerves, and digestive tract stay healthy. Vitamin B3 is found in many plant and animal products. It is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and needs to be taken daily. Too little vitamin B3 can cause a disease called pellagra (a condition characterized by skin, nerve, and digestive disorders). A form of vitamin B3 is being studied to prevent skin cancer and other cancers. Vitamin B3 can help lower blood cholesterol levels. Also called niacin and nicotinic acid
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vitamin B3
- Wikipedia's article - Vitamin B3
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