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However, nicotinic acid and niacin supplements are more likely to cause facial flushing than nicotinamide supplements.3
Eating more foods rich in niacin and tryptophan may also help treat niacin deficiency.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
Consuming high doses of niacin in supplement form, particularly going over 500 mg and especially in the form of nicotinic acid, can increase the risk of niacin toxicity, according to Bakovic.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2024
This level was determined because 30-50 mg of niacin in the form of nicotinic acid may cause flushing.
—Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023
Niacin, also called Vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid, is vital for their metabolism.
—Fox News, 25 Mar. 2023
Niacinamide, which is also called nicotinamide, is one of two major forms of vitamin B3 (niacin) found in supplements (the other is nicotinic acid).
—A.a. Newton, SELF, 8 May 2019
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Word History
First Known Use
1873, in the meaning defined above
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“Nicotinic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nicotinic%20acid. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
nicotinic acid
noun
nic·o·tin·ic acid
ˌnik-ə-ˈtē-nik-,
-ˈtin-ik-
: niacin
Medical Definition
nicotinic acid
noun
: niacin
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