Vitamin B3

Niacinamide/niacin

Vitamin B3

Niacin and niacinamide are two forms of vitamin B3. Niacinamide is used for preventing vitamin B3 deficiency and related conditions, such as pellagra, and in the treatment of skin conditions like acne vulgaris. Niacin is known for its antihyperlipidemic action.

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