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Niacin: meaning, definitions and examples

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niacin

 

[ หˆnaษชษ™sษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vitamin, nutrition

Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an essential role in energy metabolism and the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol. It is vital for the proper functioning of the skin, nerves, and digestive system. Niacin can be obtained from various food sources, including poultry, fish, whole grains, and fortified cereals.

Synonyms

niacinamide, nicotinic acid, vitamin B3

Examples of usage

  • Niacin is important for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
  • A deficiency in niacin can lead to a condition known as pellagra.
  • Many dietary supplements include niacin for its health benefits.

Translations

Translations of the word "niacin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น niacina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฏเคพเคธเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nicotinsรคure

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ niasin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะฐั†ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niacyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŠใ‚คใ‚ขใ‚ทใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท niacine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ niacina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niasin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ˆ์•„์‹ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠุงุณูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ niacin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ niacรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒŸ้…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ niacin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรญacรญng

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธะฐั†ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ niasini

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ niacina

Etymology

The term 'niacin' is derived from 'nicotinic acid' and 'vitamin', with the 'ni' in niacin indicating its relation to nicotine, a compound found in tobacco. Nicotinic acid was first isolated in the 19th century, and its health benefits were studied extensively in the early 20th century as researchers explored the causes of various dietary deficiencies. The recognition of niacin as an essential nutrient became prominent as scientists linked its deficiency to yellow, flaky skin, diarrhea, and mental disturbances, now known as pellagra. This condition was highly prevalent in populations with limited dietary variety, particularly in the southern United States during the early 1900s. Niacin was acknowledged as a vital nutrient contributing to overall health, and the understanding of its role in metabolic processes expanded, culminating in its inclusion in standard dietary recommendations.

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Positioned at #24,762, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.