nicotinamide

noun

nic·​o·​tin·​amide ˌni-kə-ˈtē-nə-ˌmīd How to pronounce nicotinamide (audio) -ˈti- How to pronounce nicotinamide (audio)

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The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025 The researchers were interested in whether the nicotinamide users were less likely to have additional diagnoses moving forward. Jamie Ducharme, Health, 26 Sep. 2025 Overall, niacinamide – also known as nicotinamide, a vitamin B3 form found in food and supplements that supports cellular energy, DNA repair and healthy skin – was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing skin cancer. New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025 Unlike systemic retinoids or invasive field therapies, nicotinamide is inexpensive, over-the-counter and free from significant side effects. Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 Doctors who perform skin cancer surgeries often recommend nicotinamide - which is a form of Vitamin B3 - to their patients. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025 One form of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide riboside (NR)) has recently garnered attention for potential anti-aging benefits. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 31 July 2025 Enter Cofactor by Elysium Health—a powerhouse 4-in-1 formula with bioactive collagen peptides, nicotinamide riboside to boost NAD+ levels and support cellular function, hyaluronic acid for hydration and elasticity, and vitamin C, a key player in collagen production. Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 However, for additional beauty benefits and boosted cellular health, the brand’s unflavored powder also includes vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and nicotinamide riboside, a precursor to longevity coenzyme NAD+. Emily Burns, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025

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First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nicotinamide was in 1895

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nicotinamide

noun
nic·​o·​tin·​amide ˌnik-ə-ˈtē-nə-ˌmīd How to pronounce nicotinamide (audio) -ˈtin-ə- How to pronounce nicotinamide (audio)

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