Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that holds a multitude of health benefits. It's an essential nutrient vital for overall well-being and is often praised for its positive effects on skin health and beyond.

Niacinamide is a key player in the B vitamins family and is a precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme crucial for cellular energy production. Like all B vitamins, Niacinamide helps convert food into energy by aiding enzymes. It plays a role in making and repairing DNA and cell signaling.

While it's found in various foods, it's also available in supplement form and as an ingredient in skincare products! We've included it in our Essence of Life to provide a more complete multivitamin for our customers (and ourselves).

1. Skin Health
Niacinamide has gained significant attention for its natural healing skin benefits. It can help to:
   • Manage Acne: Niacinamide's anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce acne and associated redness.
   • Improve Skin Texture: It supports the skin barrier with enhanced moisture retention and 
smoothness.

   • Minimize Pores: Regular use can help shrink enlarged pores and regulate sebum production.

2. Hyperpigmentation and Dark Spots
Niacinamide can aid in reducing hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and even out skin tone by inhibiting the transfer of melanin to the skin's surface.

3. Aging Skin
As an antioxidant, niacinamide helps combat free radicals, potentially reducing signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.

4. Reduction of Redness and Rosacea
Its anti-inflammatory properties may also assist in calming redness and inflammation associated with conditions like rosacea.

5. Can Help Prevent Melanoma
Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, can develop in our body's cells if our skin gets too much exposure to ultraviolet rays, either naturally from the sun or artificially from tanning beds. These rays, over time, can damage the DNA of cells and is strongly associated with melanoma.

Boasting its ability to keep cells healthy, oral supplements of niacinamide have been shown to enhance DNA repair in UV damaged skin in humans.

6. Neurological Health
Niacinamide plays a role in supporting brain health and has been studied for potential benefits in neurodegenerative diseases, although further research is needed.

7. Cholesterol Regulation
It may contribute to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, supporting heart health.

8. May Slow the Progression of Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a condition where your body attacks the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. It is reported that niacinamide protects and preserves these beta cells. More research is needed to say for sure that niacinamide can prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes, although it may help delay its progression by preserving beta cell function.
Resources: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Niacinamide can be incorporated into your daily routine through:
   • Diet: Include niacinamide-rich foods like meat, fish, nuts, and legumes.
   • Supplements: A great idea to ensure you are getting the right levels of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
   • Skincare Products: Many serums, creams, and lotions contain niacinamide for topical application. If you are especially interested in the skin benefits of vitamin b3, a combination of supplement and skincare product may be worth looking into, as it can be hard to determine which form your body will resonate with more.

Niacinamide, a versatile vitamin, offers a spectrum of health benefits, particularly for skin health and overall well-being. Whether through a balanced diet or skincare routine, embracing niacinamide may lead to a healthier, more radiant you. 

Our Essence of Life formula contains a proprietary blend of platinum group elements, super-conductive essential vitamins with a B-Complex, and micronutrients, including ionic minerals and amino acids, all in our proprietary Fulvic base. Due to the most elemental state of minerals in single atoms, which carry an electrical charge, this formula has efficient and quick cell uptake bioavailability used efficiently by the body.

Always consult with a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or starting any new supplement regimen.

Additional Resources:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/niacinamide#supplements
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/niacin-benefits
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Niacin-HealthProfessional/