Relationship between Nicotinamide and Nicotine^
One of the ways by which nicotine causes deterimental effects in humans is that it has a similar structure to nicotinamide and can interfere with the absorption and incorporation of the vitamin. Figure J-4 shows the structures of nicotinamide and nicotine.
Is niacinamide the same as nicotine?
Nicotinic acid (also generally known as niacin) and niacinamide (also known as nicotinamide) are similarly effective as a vitamin because they can be converted into each other within the organism. The blanket term vitamin B(3) is used for both.
What is nicotinamide made of?
Nicotinamide is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 or niacin. It is made in the body by eating niacin-rich foods such as fish, poultry, nuts, legumes, eggs, and cereal grains.
