niacin
nounUK /ˈnaɪəsɪn/
US /ˈnaɪəsɪn/
Niacin is a vitamin your body needs to stay healthy and get energy from food.
Milk and eggs are foods that contain niacin.
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2. A form of vitamin B3 used as a medicine to lower cholesterol.
The doctor prescribed niacin to help lower his cholesterol.
3. A substance added to foods to prevent a disease called pellagra.
Flour is often enriched with niacin to keep people healthy.
4. A nutrient found in meat, fish, and nuts.
Peanuts are a good source of niacin.