nutritional disorders
Niacin Deficiency
Treatment ofNiacinDeficiency
Nicotinamide and other nutrients Because multiple deficiencies are common, a balanced diet, including other B vitamins (particularlyriboflavinandpyridoxine), is needed. Nicotinamide is usually used to treatniacindeficiency, because nicotinamide, unlike nicotinic acid (the most common form ofniacin), does not cause flushing, itching, burning, or tingling sensations. Nicotinamide is given in doses of 250 to 500 mg orally daily. 