Niacin

Important for healthy skin, nerves and digestion.

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nicotinic acid, vitamin B3

RDI

10mg (RDI)

Health benefits

Skin

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Niacin is a water-soluble B vitamin. Niacin helps maintain healthy skin and nerves. It also assists in your digestion and the conversion of food into energy. Niacin is one of the more stable water-soluble vitamins and is only slightly susceptible to damage by air, light, and heat, with up to a 5–10% loss during processing and cooking.

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Veggy tip

Did you know you can soften up some hardy greens like kale by massaging their leaves? A few minutes later you’ll have darker, softer, more palatable leaves without losing any of the crispiness.