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Is nicotinic Acid the same as Niacinamide or is it more like Niacin itself??

April 26, 2017acid Niacin niacinamide nicotinic

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Is nicotinic Acid the same as Niacinamide or is it more like Niacin itself??

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Answer Tom, Nicotinic acid is is the acid form of niacin (crystalline niacin) that causes flushing and is potentially more inflammatory to the liver. I am surprised it is in your multi! Most only have the amide (niacinamide, nicotinamide). In Health, Dr.