Also known as nicotinamide. A form of the B-vitamin niacin that has vitamin activity, but does not cause flushing or reduce cholesterol. Niacinamide is frequently used in multivitamins and fortified foods. It’s also used topically due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects.
Elissa is a former research associate with the University of California at Davis, and the author/co-author of over a dozen articles published in scientific journals. Currently a freelance writer and researcher, Elissa brings her multidisciplinary education and training to her writing on nutrition and supplements.
