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| Matching Terms: | vitamin b, vitamin b complex, vitamin b1, vitamin b12, vitamin b2, vitamin b3, vitamin b6, vitamin bc | ||
| Definition: | This vitamin is necessary for the synthesis of various enzymes and acts to reduce blood cholesterol. A deficiency in this vitamin causes pellagra, which is characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and inflammation of the mucous membranes. | ||
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| Synonyms: | niacin, nicotinic acid | ||
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