What is Nicotinamide or Niacinamide?

The role of Nicotinamide in human health

In the body, Nicotinamide is needed for cellular respiration and energy release.

Nicotinamide has the effect of strengthening the skin’s resistance, helping to retain moisture, making the skin healthier. One study showed that it also has the effect of preventing skin cancer.

Treatment of skin hyperpigmentation . Some studies have found a 5% concentration of niacinamide may be helpful in lightening dark spots. Benefits are seen after four weeks, but no more than two months. This benefit may be due to increased collagen production.

Nicotinamide can help treat type 1 diabetes, schizophrenia.

With young children

Nicotinamide is good for the digestive system and central nervous system. It ensures these organs are not functionally affected (disordered, slowed down) by niacin deficiency.

For pregnant women

Nicotinamide deficiency is very rare, supplemented in tonics to prevent deficiency of B vitamins for pregnant women.

Food Supply Nicotinamide

Nicotinamide and nicotinic acid are B vitamins, water soluble. They are found in many foods such as yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, and whole grains.

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Nicotinamide and nicotinic acid available on the market are chemically synthesized preparations.

Breast milk is also a good source of Nicotinamide and nicotinic acid. Formula milk is also an effective source of B vitamins.

Necessary notes about Nicotinamide

Nicotinamide can be hepatotoxic in excess of 3 g/day in adults. Supplementation with preparations should be consulted by a doctor.

• Lowers blood pressure when used concurrently with antihypertensive drugs .
• Concomitant use of nicotinamide with hepatotoxic drugs may increase hepatotoxicity .
• Do not use nicotinamide concurrently with antiepileptic drugs.
• Do not take with anticoagulants because of possible increased risk of bleeding.
• Do not use concomitantly with tetracycline antibiotics because it reduces the effectiveness of the drug.

Source: Healthline

Thus, Nicotinamide is necessary for cellular respiration, skin moisturizing, and normal functioning of the digestive and nervous systems. Please add enough Nicotinamide to keep your body healthy.

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