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Definition of Niacin
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Niacin: Nicotinic acid, one of the B-complex vitamins-B 3. Deficiency of niacin in the diet results in the disease pellagra. See: Pellagra.