Question

What is the chemical name of the niacin? Why is it required to the body?

Answer 1

Niacin is also known as vitamin B${}_3$ and nicotinic acid. The chemical name of the vitamin B${}_3$ is Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid. It is required by the body in the process of digestion of fat and the formation of nucleic acids. It is also required for the regulation of the insulin hormone to maintain the blood sugar levels.