Niacinamide Overview

Niacinamide is one of the two sources of vitamin B3—the other is nicotinic acid. Vitamin B3 is known as niacin.

  • Sources of Vitamin B3
    • Niacinamide
    • Nicotinic acid
    • Both have vitamin B3 activity but differ in chemical structure and health effects.

Niacinamide Uses

Helpful for Skin Conditions

  • Plays a vital role in keeping the skin healthy.
  • Common additives in cosmetics and skincare products.
  • Shows anti-inflammatory effects when applied topically or taken as a supplement.
  • Used to treat skin disorders like acne and rosacea.

May Help Prevent Melanoma

  • A severe form of skin cancer linked to UV light exposure.
  • Niacinamide supplements improve DNA repair of UV-damaged skin.

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May Help in Chronic Disease

  • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Niacinamide can help lower phosphate levels in people with renal dysfunction.
  • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Supports and retains pancreatic beta cells, potentially slowing the disease's progression.

Side Effects of Niacinamide

Common Side Effects

Severe Side Effects

  • Liver problems
  • High blood sugar
  • Occur with doses over 3 grams per day.

Topical Application

  • Mild burning sensation
  • Itching
  • Redness

Warnings & Precautions

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

  • Safe in prescribed amounts.
  • Max dose: 30 mg/day for women under 18, 35 mg/day for women over 18.

Children

  • Safe in prescribed amounts.
  • Upper limits vary by age:
    • 10 mg for 3 years
    • 15 mg for 4-8 years
    • 20 mg for 9-13 years
    • 30 mg for 14-18 years

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Allergies

  • Can worsen allergic reactions by releasing histamine.

Diabetes

  • Can increase blood sugar levels; monitor carefully.

Gallbladder Disease

  • Can worsen conditions.

Gout

  • Large doses can lead to gout.

Kidney Dialysis

  • May lower blood platelet levels.

Liver Disease

  • Can increase liver damage, avoid use.

Stomach or Intestinal Ulcers

  • Can worsen ulcers, avoid use.

Surgery

  • Can interfere with blood sugar regulation, stop use at least 2 weeks before surgery.

Dosage Guidelines

  • Adults
    • General: Recommended daily allowance (RDA) varies:
      • 16 mg NE for males
      • 14 mg NE for females
      • 18 mg NE for pregnant women
      • 17 mg NE for breastfeeding women
    • Acne: Tablets containing niacinamide and other ingredients used once or twice daily.
    • Pellagra: 300-500 mg per day.
    • Diabetes: 1.2 grams/m2 or 25-50 mg/kg daily.
    • Hyperphosphatemia: 500 mg to 1.75 grams daily.
    • Larynx Cancer: 60 mg/kg before inhalation of carbohydrate.
    • Skin Cancers: 500 mg once or twice daily.
    • Osteoarthritis: 3 grams daily for 12 weeks.
  • Children
    • General: RDA varies by age.
    • Acne: Tablets containing niacinamide and other ingredients used in children 12 years or older.
    • Pellagra: 100-300 mg daily.
    • Type 1 Diabetes: 1.2 grams/m2 or 25-50 mg/kg daily.

Niacinamide Serum

  • Commonly found in serums and moisturizers.
  • Strengthens skin barrier and enhances texture.
  • Reduces pore size and balances oil output.

Storage

  • Storage Instructions
    • Keep at room temperature (68ºF - 77ºF / 20ºC - 25ºC).
    • Protect from heat, air, and light.
    • Keep out of children's reach.

Note

  • Consult your doctor before using niacinamide.
  • Seek immediate medical help if you face any side effects.
  • Carry medications while traveling to avoid emergencies.
  • Follow prescription and doctor's advice for niacinamide use.

Niacinamide vs Hyaluronic acid

Niacinamide Hyaluronic acid
Increases its durability and enhances the texture by making the pores appear smaller Makes skin healthy and supple
Can use twice a day Should use in the morning for better results
Makes skin look good and healthy Can cause dryness in the skin
Makes pores appear smaller Doesn't clog pores

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Niacinamide do for skin?

Niacinamide decreases inflammation, which can help to minimize redness due to eczema, acne, and other inflammatory skin conditions. Minimizes the appearance of pore. Keeping skin healthy, smooth and moisturized can have benefits—a natural reduction in pore size of the skin.

2. What are the side effects of Niacinamide?

In comparison to niacin, niacinamide does not induce flushing. To minimize the risk of these side effects, adults should avoid taking niacinamide at doses greater than 35 mg per day. When taken through mouth: Niacinamide is mostly safe for almost all the adults when taken in the prescribed amount. In comparison to niacin, niacinamide does not induce flushing. side effects are upset stomach, dizziness, tiredness, rash, itching, and other problems.

3. Does niacinamide lighten skin?

In clinical trials, niacinamide significantly reduced hyperpigmentation and improved skin lightness relative to the vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use. The research indicates that niacinamide is an effective skin lightening agent that works by inhibiting the transition of melanocytes from melanocytes to keratinocytes.

4. Who should use Niacinamide?

Niacinamide can be used by someone else. The ingredient is also appropriate for those with sensitive skin Niacinamide is "typically well tolerated and causes minimal skin irritation.

5. Can I use Niacinamide everyday?

Research tells us that it is well tolerated by most people, niacinamide can be used twice daily. It works at any time of the year but it is especially useful in winter during cold, dry weather and heavy use of central heating.

6. What time of day should I take Niacinamide?

It can be taken twice a day, you can take it in the morning and evening


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