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Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of the vitamin niacin (vitamin B 3). [2] Symptoms include inflamed skin, diarrhea, dementia, and sores in the mouth. [1] Areas of the skin exposed to friction and radiation are typically affected first. [1] Over time affected skin may become darker, stiffen, peel, or bleed. [1] [3]
[5] [6] It is a water-soluble vitamin. Side effects are minimal. [7] [8] At high doses, liver problems may occur. [7] Normal amounts are safe for use during pregnancy. [9] Nicotinamide is in the vitamin B family of medications, specifically the vitamin B 3 complex. [10] [11] It is an amide of nicotinic acid. [7]
Example of a label showing the amount of niacin (Vitamin B3), and specifying to be niacinamide in the ingredient section.. The United States adopted in 1942 the terms niacin to nicotinic acid and niacinamide to nicotinamide to avoid references to nicotine, [12] [13] the terms were incorporated into the United States Adopted Name [14] that was created later in 1961.
Flushing of skin (associated with niacin (vitamin B3) overdose) Skin disturbances (e.g. dryness, itching, cracking of skin, rashes, increased sensitivity to sun) Changes of hair texture (e.g. thickening and/or clumping of hair) Appetite loss; Constipation (associated with iron or calcium overdose) Nausea and vomiting; Diarrhoea
Niacin may raise heart disease risk, a study finds. Experts share what you need to know about vitamin B3 and its potential to trigger inflammation.
[6] [22] [23] Niacin but also nicotinamide are used for prevention and treatment of pellagra, a disease caused by lack of the vitamin. [7] [21] When niacin is used as a medicine to treat elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, daily doses range from 500 to 3,000 mg/day. [24] [25] High-dose nicotinamide does not have this medicinal effect. [21]
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