@fBoyle-- Many of us don't get enough niacin from food, that's why supplements can be necessary. You have a good point about our body producing niacinamide, but the issue is that niacin and niacinamide aren't the same thing and niacin has some unwanted side effects. ...
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid, niacin) with amazing skin benefits. Its status as a skincare staple comes from its ability to improve certain signs of skin aging (like hyperpigmentation). Research shows that its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties play a significant ...
Nicotinamide/Niacinimide vs. Nicotinic Acid However, here is one common misconception when it comes to B3 and its (multiple) monikers: "Nicotinamide is a specific amide (a particular chemical structure) form of B3. It's not niacin, the acid form of this vitamin. Niacin is much more easily ...
As a word of caution, niacinamide shouldn’t be used concurrently with any product containing vitamin C because niacinamide will turn into niacin. While it’s nothing to be overly concerned with, some people with sensitive skin can experience short-term side effects such as redness and tingling....
Niacinamide is not the same as niacin. Niacinamide is also known as nicotinamide or nicotinic acid amide. It is the amide of niacin. Niacianamide is part of B-vitamin and it is water soluble. Niacinamide is derived from niacin. These two are components of B3-vitamin and they are often us...
“Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is the physiologically active form of niacin or water-soluble vitamin B3,” saysDr. Adeline Kikam, board certified dermatologist and founder ofBrown Skin Derm. The skin care ingredient can help with various skin concerns, especially for those with oily ...
You have a good point about our body producing niacinamide, but the issue is that niacin and niacinamide aren't the same thing and niacin has some unwanted side effects. I took niacin supplements for a while with the idea that my body would make more niacinamide from it. But the niacin...