Niacin also known as vitamin B-3 contributes to more than 50 vital bodily processes. Among other things niacin helps convert food into energy, build red blood cells, synthesize hormones, fatty-acids and steroids. The body uses vitamin B3 in the process of releasing energy from carbohydrates. Niacin is also needed to form fat from carbohydrates and to process alcohol. Niacin also helps regulate cholesterol. |