Niacinamide
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NIACINAMIDE FROM NOW FOODS Niacinamide (Vitamin B-3) is an essential member of the B-vitamin family that must be obtained from the diet. It is the precursor to Niacin, but does not cause the "flush" normally associated with Niacin intake. Now Niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin. [CAPSULES]
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Niacinamide is the flush-free form of vitamin B3 critical for energy metabolism and tissue formation. Niacinamide and niacin are twin vitamins with B3 status, but they’re not identical. The difference is that niacinamide is bound with amino acids, which prevents the flush effect (burning or tingling sensation of the face, chest, or neck) which frequently occurs with niacin supplementation. New ...
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WHAT IS NIACINAMIDE?
Did you know that niacinamide is the precursor to vitamin B3, which, contrary to B3 in niacin form, does not cause skin flushing? Indeed, niacinamide does not have vasodilatory effects, which can constitute a considerable advantage for some people and in certain conditions. On the flip side, niacinamide does not offer the same benefits to heart health since it does not have the same cholesterol and triglyceride support of niacin, or the ability to relieve common allergy symptoms.
Niacinamide does; however, offer many other benefits to health. Niacinamide, in fact, is easily converted to NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) once ingested, an essential complex in the body’s cellular respiration process (cellular energy production); therefore, helps promote oxygen utilization, supports memory and cognitive functions, as well as helps optimize athletic performance.
Interestingly, the niacinamide form of vitamin B3 is often included in cosmetic products such as serums and creams because it offers very specific benefits to skin health. Niacinamide is not only a natural anti-inflammatory, but it has been shown to strengthen the skin’s barrier (the outer layer of skin), which enables the skin to better retain and maintain its moisture. This in turn helps improves skin resilience, improves skin texture, softens hyperpigmentation, as well as diminishes acne and acne scars, rosacea, and balances oil production.
BENEFITS of NIACINAMIDE
- Improves Skin Health
- Prevents & Corrects Vitamin B3 Deficiency and Related Conditions
- Supports Nervous System & Brain Health
WHO NEEDS NIACINAMIDE?
Health care practitioners will often recommend niacinamide to correct vitamin B3 deficiency, to support cognitive health and overall mental well-being and to help improve age-related thinking skills. B3 is also frequently recommended for alcohol use disorder, and supplementation is commonly recommended to improve skin health.
NIACINAMIDE POTENCY & FORMATS
Niacinamide Potency
Niacinamide supplements come in a few different potencies; the most common being in the 500 to 1,000 mg range.
Niacinamide Formats
Niacinamide can be purchased in capsules, tablets, sublingual tablets, powders and liquids, as well as in topical serums and creams. In addition, niacinamide is frequently found in B complex formulas and multivitamins, as well as pre-workout blends, though the natural niacin skin-flushing form is typically the preferred form used in sports nutrition.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR NIACINAMIDE SUPPLEMENT
Oral niacinamide supplementation can cause certain side effects such as upset stomach, flatulence, dizziness, rash, and pruritis (itchy skin).
If you are considering adding topical niacinamide to your daily beauty regimen, it’s best to use it after cleansing, toning, and exfoliating, but before applying moisturizer or sunscreen.
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