Wednesday, December 18, 2013

DID YOU KNOW ABOUT NIACIN?

The body uses niacin in the process of releasing energy from carbohydrates, to form fat from carbohydrates, and to metabolize alcohol. Niacin comes in two basic forms: niacin (also called nicotinic acid) and niacinamide (also called nicotinamide). High levels of niacin — usually several grams per day — lower cholesterol, triglyceride, and triacylglycerol levels and raise HDL cholesterol levels. The niacinamide form, commonly found in multivitamin preparations, does not decrease elevated cholesterol.

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