VITAMIN B7: Dictionary Entry and Meaning
Matching Terms: | | vitamin B, vitamin B complex, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin Bc
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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. |
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| Synonyms: | | niacin, nicotinic acid |
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