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Can Excess Vitamin B3 Affect Heart Health? Here's What Researchers Say

Vitamin B3 or niacin has many functions, including the conversion of nutrients into energy, synthesizing cholesterol and fats, creation and repair of DNA, and antioxidant effects. (Credit: pixabay/ HeungSoon)

Can too much of a vitamin affect your heart health? A recent study found that taking excessive quantities of the niacin could raise the risk of heart disease.

Vitamin B3 or niacin has many functions, including the conversion of nutrients into energy, synthesizing cholesterol and fats, creation and repair of DNA, and antioxidant effects. Additionally, it plays the role of a coenzyme to over 400 enzymes that facilitate various reactions.

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