Vitamin
nicotinamide
nic·o·tin·a·mide [ nik-uh-tin-uh-mahyd, -mid, -tee-nuh- ]
Brand Names:
Dialyvite 800; Dialyvite 800 with Iron; Dialyvite 800 with Zinc; Eldertonic; Ellis Tonic; Hemocyte Plus; Infuvite; Infuvite Pediatric; Integra F; Lactocal; Multi-Delyn; MVI Pediatric; NicAzel; Nicomide; Rena-Vite; Tandem Plus
Effect:
Cellular Activity Alteration; Decreased Cholesterol Synthesis; Decreased Lipogenesis; Glucose Metabolism Alteration; Increased Glycogenolysis; Increased Metabolic Rate; Lipid Metabolism Alteration
May Prevent:
Coronary Artery Disease; Pellagra
May Treat:
Hypercholesterolemia;
Hypertriglyceridemia;
Pellagra;
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
More Information:
Definitions related to niacinamide:
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A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Niacinamide helps some enzymes make energy in the cell. It is found in many plant and animal products. It is water-soluble (can dissolve in water) and must be taken in daily. It is being studied to increase the effect of radiation therapy on tumor cells.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An important compound functioning as a component of the coenzyme NAD. Its primary significance is in the prevention and/or cure of blacktongue and PELLAGRA. Most animals cannot manufacture this compound in amounts sufficient to prevent nutritional deficiency and it therefore must be supplemented through dietary intake.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The active form of vitamin B3 and a component of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). Niacinamide acts as a chemo- and radio-sensitizing agent by enhancing tumor blood flow, thereby reducing tumor hypoxia. This agent also inhibits poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, enzymes involved in the rejoining of DNA strand breaks induced by radiation or chemotherapy.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(nicotinamide) B complex vitamin used in the prophylaxis and treatment of pellagra; functions as a component of the coenzyme NAD (Nicotinamide-Adenine Dinucleotide).CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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