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Niacin
Niacin is a type of B vitamin. It is water-soluble, which means it is not stored in the body.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 14, 2009
Niacin
Niacin, also known as Vitamin B 3, is important for the normal function of many bodily processes. Like other B vitamins, it is water-soluble and plays a role in turning food into energy, as well as in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Niacin
Niacin, also known as Vitamin B 3, is important for the normal function of many bodily processes. Like other B vitamins, it is water-soluble and plays a role in turning food into energy, as well as in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Niacin (Vitamin B3) Oral tablet
NIACIN (NYE a sin) is used in combination with a healthy diet to lower 'bad' cholesterol and increase 'good' cholesterol. This medicine is also used to decrease triglycerides. If triglycerides are too high, you may be at risk of developing pancreatitis. This is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the pancreas and can lead to serious health problems. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
niacin
Water-soluble, B complex vitamin. Prescription-only preparations are FDA-labeled for use as antilipemic agents. Do not use dietary supplement preparations and prescription-only preparations interchangeably. (See Substitution of Different Niacin Preparations under Cautions.)
Source:AHFS
Niacin (Vitamin B3) Oral tablet
NIACIN (NYE a sin) is used in combination with a healthy diet to lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. This medicine is also used to decrease triglycerides. If triglycerides are too high, you may be at risk of developing pancreatitis. This is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the pancreas and can lead to serious health problems. This medicine can also be helpful in patients who have heart disease or who have had a heart attack. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
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