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Niacin Niacinamide

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Nicotinates (Vitamin B3) are essential vitamins available in the form of Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) and Niacinamide. They are used in dietary supplementation and also used to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Today, many types of food (rice, cereals, milk, etc.) are enriched with vitamins. Many breakfast drinks, soft and sport drinks contain a cocktail of vitamins. Niacinamide is included in these formulations to cover approximately one third to one half of the daily requirement. Dietetic food include infant formulas, slimming diets, special foods for athletes, medical feeding ingredients (enteral nutrition products). In general, foods for special dietetic use are fortified with all essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements to prevent deficiencies. This product is very stable as a pure substance, in vitamin premixes and in processes such as baking. Vitamin B3 is an essential vitamin needed for protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism.

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Lonza Nutrition manufactures nutritional ingredients and food emulsifiers for the Food and Beverage Industry. These ingredients include: Carnipure™, a quality L-carnitine which contributes to energy metabolism, DHAid™, a vegetarian source of omega-3 DHA, and Polyglycerol Esters, a dioxin-free ester that can be applied in fillings, salad dressing, icing, baking, and whipped toppings.

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