Why does the body need niacin?

a. For oxidation-reduction reactions and protein metabolism
b. For the health of mucous membranes in the digestive tract and to aid absorption of iron and vitamin B6
c. For the release of energy and to metabolize fat, protein, and carbohydrates
d. For the synthesis of the neurotransmitters required for normal nerve cell communication, such as serotonin and dopamine


a.For oxidation-reduction reactions and protein metabolism

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