Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3)

What Is Nicotinic Acid?

Nicotinic Acid, widely recognized as Vitamin B3 or Niacin, is a water-soluble vitamin belonging to the B-complex family. It typically presents as a white or light yellow crystalline powder and is recognized for its exceptional stability against heat, light, and oxidation. This essential nutrient is abundantly sourced from natural foods such as animal liver, lean meats, poultry, fish, whole grains, and legumes. In biological systems, it is readily converted into its active coenzyme forms, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) and Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate (NADP), which serve as vital catalysts for numerous biochemical processes.

Product Applications

Energy Metabolism

As an important precursor of NAD and NADP, this ingredient participates in the biochemical pathways for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism at cellular level.

Skin Related Application

It contributes to maintaining skin barrier structure and supporting epidermal cell turnover. It is a nutrient component relevant to skin hydration and smooth appearance in formulation development.

Cardiovascular Formulation Research

Nicotinic acid is a compound studied in lipid metabolism research. It may affect lipid profiles under specific high-dose conditions, for research and formulation reference only.

Nervous System Related Research

It is involved in the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, supporting neurological biochemical balance in research models.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This raw material is intended for use as a nutritional ingredient or dietary supplement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All descriptions provided herein pertain solely to the general nutritional and functional characteristics of this vitamin, and do not constitute medical claims or therapeutic guarantees for any finished products.