Deficiency of nicotinic acid (also known as niacin), one of the B-complex vitamins, causes pellagra. Pellagra was known as the "disease of the four D's" -- dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia and death. The disease is specifically characterized by: Dermatitis: A rash on areas of the skin exposed to light or trauma and ulcerations within t [..]

A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Nicotinic acid helps some enzymes work properly and helps skin, nerves, and the digestive tract s [..]

is a precursor molecule to the substance coenzyme NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and other related coenzymes.

One of the chemical forms of niacin. Nitrite:

A Water-soluble Vitamin of the B complex occurring in various Animal and Plant Tissues. It is required by the body for the formation of Coenzymes NAD and NADP. It has Pellagra-curative, vasodilating, [..]

A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Nicotinic acid helps some enzymes work properly and helps skin, nerves, and the digestive tract stay healthy. Nicotinic acid is found in many plant and animal products. It is water-soluble (can dissolve in water) and must be taken in every day. No [..]