How to Use niacin in a Sentence

niacin

noun
  • In high enough doses, niacin is known to induce itching.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Anchovies are on par with salmon and tuna as one of the fish with the highest amounts of omega-3s per serving, and are a good source of protein, niacin and vitamin B12.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 12 Dec. 2022
  • This level was determined because 30-50 mg of niacin in the form of nicotinic acid may cause flushing.
    Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023
  • In large doses, niacin can cause blurred vision and liver damage.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Leading the pack is ground venison, which is a lean protein packed with vitamins B12, B6, niacin, and riboflavin.
    Dallas News, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The research resulted in the discovery of a substance in some of the blood samples that is only made when there is excess niacin.
    Linda Carroll, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2024
  • While niacin works all over the body, it is known for being particularly helpful for your skin.
    Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 30 May 2023
  • An antioxidant in the form of niacin, panthenol or biotin that prevents and treats damage like age spots and skin discoloration.
    Dawn McMullan, Dallas News, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Giving the mutant pregnant mice low doses of niacin led to pups with less severe defects, and a niacin-rich diet allowed the mutant mice to give birth to healthy litters.
    Gretchen Vogel, Science | AAAS, 9 Aug. 2017
  • Each serving is loaded with creatine, L-citrulline, niacin, and a blend of B-vitamins.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Niacinamide, which is also called nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B3 (niacin) found in supplements, skin-care products, and food.
    SELF, 22 Mar. 2022
  • Some research suggests that taking niacin supplements may help with ED.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
  • The cooling gel phase contains hyaluronic acid and peptides to deeply hydrate skin, while the cream phase contains niacin and vitamin B3 to strengthen the delicate area.
    Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Though technically a grass, wild rice is also considered a whole grain and is rich in B vitamins, such as niacin and folate.
    Leah Zerbe, Good Housekeeping, 12 Apr. 2021
  • For necks and chests that need help with texture and firmness, niacin and squalene improve collagen production and nourish–supple, soothed skin to come.
    Tatjana Freund, Marie Claire, 7 Oct. 2020
  • Getting plenty of vitamin C and niacin is particularly beneficial for the skin and may lead to a more even skin tone.
    Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2021
  • The second disease is pellagra, caused by a dietary deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) or the amino acid tryptophan.
    Stanley Stepanic, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Participants will receive either two doses of psilocybin or two doses of niacin, a type of B vitamin.
    NBC News, 26 Oct. 2022
  • In earlier analyses, researchers detected amino acids and other molecules in Ryugu’s samples, while uracil and niacin have also been found in meteorites that landed on Earth.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 21 Mar. 2023
  • White rice still offers many nutrients like magnesium, iron, selenium, and niacin.
    Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 13 Feb. 2023
  • According to PetMD, cats also need higher proportions of protein in their diet than dogs, as well as taurine, arachidonic acid, vitamin A and niacin.
    Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022
  • Rice cakes also provide small amounts of the B vitamin niacin—which helps convert carbohydrates into fuel for the body to use—and trace amounts of other minerals, including magnesium and zinc.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Peanuts are an excellent source of niacin, an important B vitamin that helps to convert food to energy, as well as manganese which is important for processing cholesterol.
    Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2021
  • Then, the team detected the signatures of uracil, niacin and other organic compounds containing nitrogen.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Avocados are a great source of the essential vitamins and minerals that the body needs to thrive, like vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium.
    Wellory, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021
  • Some brands, like Impossible and Beyond, also add a bunch of vitamins and minerals—zinc, niacin, and B vitamins, for example—to try and replicate those found naturally in beef.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Additional troubling evidence comes from clinical trials for drugs such as niacin that attempt to raise HDL levels on the theory that higher is better.
    Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 1 June 2023
  • Outside of retinol, avoid simultaneously using niacinamide and vitamin C; when mixed, the resulting niacin can cause redness.
    Rachel Nussbaum, Health.com, 9 Dec. 2021
  • It's formulated with a blend of proven ingredients, including vitamins A, C, D3, and E along with folate, niacin, iron, chromium, and selenium.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2022
  • In addition, Yegorova highlights niacin (also known as vitamin B-3) for sometimes creating an odd side effect.
    Carina Woudenberg, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2024

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