Functions of Niacin(vitamin B3)

Niacin, Vitamin B3, is a water soluble vitamin that is well regulated by the body, thus overdose is rare, and only occurs when niacin is taken in the form of supplements. An overdose of niacin is seen in the form of skin rashes, dry skin, and various digestive maladies. A long term overdose can lead to liver damage, elevated blood sugar levels and type II diabetes, as well as increased risk of birth defects. The current RDA for Niacin (Vitamin B3) is 20mg, below is a list of niacin rich foods.
Niacin also called nicotinic acid, niacinamide or nicotinic acid and referred to as vitamin B 3, which can be manufactured by the body. Niacin is derived from two compounds - nicotinic acid and niacinamide.
Molecular Formula: C6H5NO2. Molecular Weight: 123.11. Quality Standard: USP30
Niacin contains not less than 99.0 percent and not more than 101. percent of C6H5NO2, calculated on the dried basis. Needle crystal powder with no color, with sour taste，no odor, is soluble in boiling water and boiled methanol and ethanol, insoluble in aether and fat solvents.
Niacin is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. Niacin is also used to prevent and treat pellagra (niacin deficiency), a disease caused by inadequate diet and other medical problems. Niacin is a B-complex vitamin.
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