Niacin
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| Term | Niacin |
| Short definition | Niacin - (pronounced) (NY-uh-sin) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Niacin helps some enzymes work properly and helps the skin, nerves, and digestive tract stay healthy. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Niacin - (pronounced) (NY-uh-sin) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Niacin helps some enzymes work properly and helps the skin, nerves, and digestive tract stay healthy. Niacin is found in many plant and animal products. It is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and needs to be taken daily. Not getting enough niacin can cause a disease called pellagra (a condition characterized by skin, nerve, and digestive disorders). A form of niacin is being studied to prevent skin and other cancers. Niacin can help lower blood cholesterol levels. Also called nicotinic acid and vitamin B3
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