Comprises niacin and niacinamide, water-soluble vitamin that function as coenzyme or co-substrate for many redox reactions and is required for energy metabolism. Deficiency causes pellagra.
A vitamin that is involved in energy production and carbohydrate utilization. It is involved in the regulation of blood sugar, antioxidant mechanisms and detoxification reactions. It is found in legumes, whole grains and avocados. Vitamin B3 is also called niacin.