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VITAMIN B7: Dictionary Entry and Meaning

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 Definition: This vitamin is necessary for the synthesis of various enzymes and acts to reduce blood cholesterol. A deficiency in this vitamin causes pellagra, which is characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and inflammation of the mucous membranes.
 
 Synonyms: niacin, nicotinic acid
 

 

 

 

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