nicotinamide

Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, is a compound that is part of the vitamin B complex. It is chemically interchangeable with niacin, a water-soluble vitamin essential for preventing pellagra, a disease characterized by skin lesions, gastrointestinal issues, and nervous symptoms.123

Nicotinamide functions as a coenzyme, playing a role in the metabolism of carbohydrates and catalyzing oxidation reactions. It is also a component of important coenzymes like nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP), which act as electron carriers in various biochemical processes. The human body requires approximately 15 mg of nicotinic acid daily, and it can be synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan. Nicotinamide is notably stable and resistant to cooking and preservation methods.34