Prolonged deficiency of nicotinic acid in human diet may
lead to

Beri-beri

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Pellagra

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The correct option is B Pellagra
Pellagra disease resulting from deficiency of nicotinic acid characterized by scaly dermatitis, inflammation of mucus membrane, diarrhoea and mental disturbance.

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