niacin
/ˈnaɪəsɪn/
noun
- A vitamin (B3) found in foods like meat, fish, and grains, important for turning food into energy and keeping the skin, nerves, and digestive system healthy.
- Eating chicken and tuna can help you get enough niacin in your diet.
- Doctors sometimes recommend niacin supplements to help lower cholesterol.
- A lack of niacin can cause a disease called pellagra, which affects the skin and digestion.