Niacin
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A nutrient that is needed by the body to make energy from food, and for important cellular functions. Niacin is found in some foods, including poultry, beef, pork, fish, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and enriched or fortified breads and cereals. In medicine it is used as a drug to lower high blood cholesterol levels. It is one of the b vitamins. Also called nicotinamide and nicotinic acid.
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