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Vitamin B3: Metabolism and Functions

Cellular & Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Specialized Topics

Last Updated: December 1, 2025 Introduction to Vitamin B3: Nicotinic Acid/Niacin Vitamin B3 is nicotinic acid, more commonly called niacin. Both nicotinic acid (NA) and nicotinamide (NAM) can serve as the dietary source of the co-factor forms of vitamin B3,...

Vitamins: Water and Fat Soluble

Nutrition, Specialized Topics

Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals The details of the synthesis and functions of the vitamins, both water and fat soluble vitamins, are the focus of this discussion. Vitamins are organic molecules that function in a wide variety of...

Vitamin B3: Metabolism and Functions

Vitamins: Water and Fat Soluble

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