Nicotinamide per UV Protection (Internal Photoprotection)
A Evidenze Più grandi trial clinici mostrano in modo costante benefici significativi.At chemoprevention doses (1,000 mg/day), oral nicotinamide replenishes UV-depleted NAD+ stores, enhancing cellular energy for DNA repair and supporting immune surveillance of UV-damaged cells (ONTRAC Phase 3 trial).
In sintesi
At chemoprevention doses (1,000 mg/day), oral nicotinamide replenishes UV-depleted NAD+ stores, enhancing cellular energy for DNA repair and supporting immune surveillance of UV-damaged cells (ONTRAC Phase 3 trial).
Key Study Findings
Popolazione: Overview of reviews on niacin/nicotinamide adverse effects
Popolazione: High-risk NMSC patients (RCTs)
Popolazione: None
Popolazione: General population (cosmetic users)
Key Statistics
5
Studi
686
Partecipanti
Positive
Grado
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosaggi di uso comune
- generalskinbarrier:
- 500-1,500 mg/day
- skincancerchemoprevention:
- 500 mg twice daily (1,000 mg/day total)
Limite massimo: Generally well-tolerated up to 3,000 mg/day (no flushing unlike niacin)
Dosaggi studiati nella ricerca
| Dosaggio | Durata | Effetto | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| Nicotinamide (vitamin B3) | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| Niacinamide up to 5%; Niacin up to 0.1% | -- | Mixed | -- |
Momento migliore per l'assunzione: With meals; split into 2 doses for chemoprevention
Safety & Side Effects
Effetti collaterali segnalati
- ⚠ Generally well-tolerated (no flushing)
- ⚠ Mild gastrointestinal discomfort at high doses
- ⚠ Rare hepatotoxicity at very high doses
Interazioni note
- ● Anticonvulsants (carbamazepine — may increase levels)
- ● Isoniazid (competes for NAD+ pathways)
- ● Hepatotoxic drugs (potential additive liver effect at high doses)
Livello di assunzione massimo tollerabile: Generally well-tolerated up to 3,000 mg/day (no flushing unlike niacin)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Evidence
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References
- [1] Su Ling Young et al.. Eye (Lond). 2025. The adverse effects of oral niacin/nicotinamide - an overview of reviews. doi:10.1038/s41433-025-04027-2 PubMed
- [2] Giulio Tosti et al.. Nutrients. 2023. The Role of Nicotinamide as Chemo-Preventive Agent in NMSCs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. doi:10.3390/nu16010100 PubMed
- [3] Katherine G Thompson et al.. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021. Dietary supplements in dermatology: A review of the evidence for zinc, biotin, vitamin D, nicotinamide, and Polypodium. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.04.123 PubMed
- [4] Reed Huber et al.. Skin Therapy Lett. 2020. Nicotinamide: An Update and Review of Safety & Differences from Niacin. PubMed
- [5] Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. Int J Toxicol. 2005. Final report of the safety assessment of niacinamide and niacin. doi:10.1080/10915810500434183 PubMed
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