niacin deficiency
Last reviewed 01/2018
Severe niacin deficiency causes pellagra.
There is a reduced excretion of N'-methylnicotoamide in niacin deficiency. Diagnosis, however, is usually a clinical one and is confirmed by response to therapy.
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