Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin. It is the common name for both niacinamide and nicotinic acid. Niacin is essential for healthy skin, tongue and digestive tract tissue and the formation of red blood cells. It is essential for the synthesis of various hormones, the repair of genetic material and the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system.