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niacin

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for niacin.

Editorial note

It can be caused by decreased intake of niacin or tryptophan,[1] and possibly by excessive intake of leucine.

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Quick take

(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A water-soluble vitamin, a component of vitamin B complex, found in meat, yeast, and dairy products; it is essential to metabolism.

Meaning at a glance

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noun

(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A water-soluble vitamin, a component of vitamin B complex, found in meat, yeast, and dairy products; it is essential to metabolism.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for niacin.

noun

(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A water-soluble vitamin, a component of vitamin B complex, found in meat, yeast, and dairy products; it is essential to metabolism.

Example sentences

1

It can be caused by decreased intake of niacin or tryptophan,[1] and possibly by excessive intake of leucine.

2

What's worse, more recent studies have revealed that niacin may have exposed patients to unacceptable risk[2].

3

In an alternative fashion, more complex components of the coenzymes are taken up from food as the vitamin called niacin.

4

Yet a few years ago, a study basically revealed that while niacin did raise HDL levels, it didn't reduce heart disease risk[1].

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Where will you move the post after you find out about niacin?

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On that belief alone, many doctors regularly prescribed niacin to patients.

7

Vitamin B-3 (niacin), vitamin C and vitamin D-3 are especially important.

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Often also niacin for that fetching flush and tingling sensation.

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His very modest helpings of competence and ethical backbone were quickly overrun, demoted in priority to the same level as getting enough niacin in his diet.

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I had an elevated Lp(a) level and was able to reduce it dramatically by taking niacin, under the supervision of my cardiologist.

11

It's caused by a lack of vitamin B3 (niacin).

12

You have to have reasonable stores of vitamins & minerals (iodine, b12, niacin, iron) before starting if you want your cognitive ability to remain in top shape.

Quote examples

1

Sure, he might "believe in" their equality in the same way that most people "believe in" getting enough niacin.

2

If you are allowed to put completely irrelevant or misleading labels, companies could "distinguish" their brands with other nonsense: "Biotin free!" "No added Niacin!" "No synthetic Pyridoxine!" Does any consumer realize that these are in fact not things you should be avoiding?

Proper noun examples

1

It's pretty expensive as of now compared to Niacin, but, still, $50/month isn't that much.

2

More likely, the focus effect is from the Taurine and Niacin.

3

I have always been into rockier stuff (think Satriani, Vai, Johnson) and blues stuff but have recently been getting into some fusion stuff (Niacin, Planet X etc.) so thanks!

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use niacin in a sentence?

It can be caused by decreased intake of niacin or tryptophan,[1] and possibly by excessive intake of leucine.

What does niacin mean?

(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A water-soluble vitamin, a component of vitamin B complex, found in meat, yeast, and dairy products; it is essential to metabolism.

What part of speech is niacin?

niacin is commonly used as noun.