B vitamins
Also appears on labels as: niacin, niacin supplement, niacin (vitamin b3), niacinamide, nicotinic acid (vitamin b3), thiamine mononitrate
The water-soluble B group, added individually so the formula hits each requirement.
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- Where it comes from
- Fermentation or chemical synthesis.
- Why it's in the product
- Energy metabolism, nerve function, red blood cell production, and coat quality.
- Safety and toxicity
- Very safe. Water-soluble vitamins are excreted rather than stored, so the toxicity risk that applies to A and D does not apply here. Thiamine is the one worth knowing about in reverse: thiamine deficiency from over-processing has caused cat food recalls, so its presence is reassuring.
General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.
Found in 328 scored products
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