What is “niacin flush”?

a. A condition that develops with niacin deficiency
b. A condition that develops with nicotinic deficiency
c. A condition of low levels of niacin in the blood
d. A pharmacological effect that occurs from taking large doses of supplemental or prescription niacin
e. A physiological effect that occurs from consuming large doses of the nicotinamide form of niacin


Answer: D

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