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Niacin works with enzymes in the body to help release energy from food. The breakdown and manufacture of fats and protein in the body depend on niacin. Niacin prevents the deficiency disease called pellagra, which leads to skin disorders, diarrhea, mental confusion, and eventually death. Many other body processes involve niacin, including the formation of red blood cells, the manufacture of hormones, and the detoxification of several drugs.