What is the difference between niacin and niacinamide?

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25 Aug 2009

i know one makes ya feel flush, but im not sure which one.

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JenniferMC 29 Nov 2010

niacin makes you 'flush'

28 Jul 2010

I am very interested in knowing the difference too. I have had 2 trips to the emergency room for severe flushing after taking vitamins with niacin
in them. Does niacinamide differ in this side effect?

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