The amide of niacin (nicotinic acid), called also nicotinamide. It was at one time called vitamin B3, and can function to relieve nicotinic acid deficiency. Chemical formula C6H6N2O, chemically it is 3-pyridinecarboxamide.
White or yellow crystalline, odorless powder used to treat a vitamin deficiency disease. Used as a skin stimulant. Known as vitamin B3
Plays an important role as catalyst in energy production processes, the breakdown of proteins and fatty acids and formation of steroid hormones and red blood cells.
An important compound functioning as a component of the coenzyme NAD. Its primary significance is in the prevention and/or cure of blacktongue and PELLAGRA. Most animals cannot manufacture this compound in amounts sufficient to prevent nutritional deficiency and it therefore must be supplemented through dietary intake.
Niacinamide is the more water-soluble form of the B Vitamin Niacin. It is used in the cells energy production and plays a role in the anti-inflammatory response of joints to stress.
This important B-Vitamin has been shown effective in helping to lower cholesterol and protect against cardiovascular disease. BACK
A vitamin being studied to increase the effect of radiation therapy on tumor cells. Also called nicotinamide.
Mild scalp stimulant with Vitamin B. Also used as a synergizing agent.
(Niacin – Vitamin B-3) Member of the water-soluble B vitamin group, used in the production of fatty acids, steroids and cholesterol, deficiency is known as pellagra. Has a cholesterol-lowering and vasodilating property. See Niacin.
one of the water-soluble B-complex vitamins