Also referred to as Vitamin B3 or Nicotinic Acid

Is a water soluble Vitamin

Uses: Decreased lipids, Atherosclerosis, Arteriosclerosis, decreases VLDL and LDL, can increase HDL.

Side Effects:

1.)   Flushing – a redness in face
2.)   Toxicity – when large or excessive dose – skin itching and rashes
3.)   GI upset

Essentially niacin is found in some meats, diary prducts, wheat germ and yeasts.