#NiacinFacts

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What You Need To Know About Niacin (Vit. B3)

Vitamin B3, or niacin, is an essential component of the Krebs cycle, which is how the body produces energy. It does this by forming NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate). Niacin has many health advantages beyond energy metabolism, such as effects on cardiovascular health and cholesterol regulation.

There are several different types of niacin, and each has special qualities and applications. For instance, nicotinic acid, the flushing form, is crucial for cholesterol management and cardiovascular health, although non-flushing forms, like niacinamide, have different physiological roles.