Vitamin B₃

Vitamin B₃

Vitamin B₃ is a water-soluble vitamin combining niacin (nicotinic acid) and nicotinamide. It is necessary for normal metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, as it is a precursor of coenzymes NAD and NADP, involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions.

Formula

Deficiency causes pellagra disease (dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia).

C₆H₅NO₂

Application

preparations for treating vitamin deficiency, normalizing metabolism, improving blood circulation.