Nicotinic Acid
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gardens, and the raising of more cows and chickens. Since
enough nicotinic acid to cure the symptoms of uncomplicated
pellagra can be obtained from a drugstore for little more
than the cost of a dozen aspirin tablets, and it is harmless
in ordinary doses, there seems to be ample justification for
its widespread use in pellagra outbreaks. What this may
eventually mean in prevention of human suffering and misery
it is impossible yet to judge.