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Is Niacin the same as Niacinamide?

April 26, 2017Niacin niacinamide

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Is Niacin the same as Niacinamide?

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Both of them are Vitamin B3, however, they have different chemical structures. Niacin is the same as Nicotinic acid, which may cause flushing, a feeling of warmth on the face and neck with a high dosage. Niacinamide is the amide form of Niacin, which does not cause flushing like Niacin.