Niacinamide

**Definition:** An important compound functioning as a component of the coenzyme NAD. Its primary significance is in the prevention and/or cure of blacktongue and PELLAGRA. Most animals cannot manufacture this compound in amounts sufficient to prevent nutritional deficiency and it therefore must be supplemented through dietary intake.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.066.515.530 - D03.383.725.547.530

**Synonyms:** - 3-Pyridinecarboxamide - Vitamin B3 - Vitamin B 3 - Nicotinamide - Vitamin PP