Best Answer: The abbreviation e.g. means 'for example', and is short for the Latin exempli gratia. The English language uses many Latin words and abbreviations of Latin words. e.g. ad nauseam - 'to a disgusting degree' [Latin literal meaning 'to sickness'] e.g. - 'for example' [abbrev for exempli gratia]
Vitamin B3 is one of 8 B vitamins. It is also known as niacin (nicotinic acid) and has 2 other forms, niacinamide (nicotinamide) and inositol hexanicotinate, which have different effects from niacin. All B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which the body uses to produce energy.
Niacin is a prescription medication used to lower cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. It can also help raise the amount of HDL (good) cholesterol in the blood. Niacin should be used in conjuction with a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet.