Refer to Scenario 3.1. How could niacin supplementation have helped Tony during the race?
A)Niacin is an important protein found in muscle cells.
B)High concentrations of niacin in the system can cause vomiting, which is good for you before a long race as it helps you lose weight.
C)Niacin is an important coenzyme known as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD, a derivative of vitamin B3, which is a necessary energy- storing molecule required to produce the maximum amount of ATP's possible from glucose metabolism.
D)Niacin is a B vitamin, and B vitamins are cofactors which help give enzymes their shape, and therefore, allow reactions in the body to be carried out at a much faster rate.
E)None of the answers is correct.

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Niacin is a precursor to NAD, which is crucial for energy production during glucose metabolism, helping to maximize ATP production, which is beneficial during endurance activities like a race.