Niacin. Essential aspects

Structural aspects of niacin or nicotinic acid (vitamin B3) are presented, highlighting its presence in NAD + and NADP + cofactors. It delves into the main functions of these cofactors as well as other effects and mechanisms of action by which this vitamin is involved in the regulation of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. The main foods are cited rich inniacin, their nutritional requirements and the main clinical manifestations that characterize its deficiency state are analyzed, too.