What are the functions of niacin?

Hydrochloric acid is an indispensable vitamin for the human body. It belongs to a type of vitamin B and can be converted into niacinamide in the human body, which can promote the metabolism of human lipids. Some people in life who often suffer from symptoms such as migraine, tinnitus, vasodilation, frostbite, etc. can achieve the therapeutic effect by supplementing hydrochloric acid. So what other functions does hydrochloric acid have?

Niacin Introduction:

Niacin is also known as vitamin B3, or vitamin PP, with the molecular formula: C6H5NO2. It is heat-resistant and can sublime. Niacin is also known as nicotinic acid and anti-pellagra factor. In the human body, it also includes its derivative nicotinamide or niacinamide. It is one of the 13 essential vitamins for the human body. It is a water-soluble vitamin and belongs to the vitamin B family. Niacin is converted into nicotinamide in the human body. Nicotinamide is a component of coenzyme I and coenzyme II, and is involved in lipid metabolism, the oxidation process of tissue respiration, and the anaerobic decomposition of carbohydrates in the body.

Both niacin and niacinamide are soluble in water and alcohol. The properties of niacin and niacinamide are relatively stable and are not easily destroyed by acid, alkali, oxygen, light or heating conditions. They are not destroyed even under high pressure, 120°C, for 20 minutes. Generally, the loss during processing and cooking is very small, but it will be lost with water.

Physical and chemical properties

【Other Names】 Niacin; Vitamin PP; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3-Carboxypyridine

【Chinese alias】Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; Nicotic acid; Nicotinic acid; Nicotinic acid; Niacin; Nicotinic acid; Vitamin PP

【Molecular structure】

Niacin molecular formula

Niacin molecular formula

【Molecular formula】 C6 H5NO2

【Molecular weight】 123.11

【CAS registration number】 59-67-6

【EINECS accession number】 200-441-0

Density: 1.473

Melting point: 234-238°C

【Water solubility】 1-5 g/100 mL at 17°C

【Safety Instructions】 S24/25

【Physical and chemical properties】

Colorless needle crystals. Melting point: 236℃; 1 gram of the product is soluble in 60 ml of water; easily soluble in boiling water and boiling alcohol; insoluble in propylene glycol, chloroform and alkaline solutions; insoluble in ether and lipid solvents. It can sublime, has no odor and has a slightly sour taste.

use

Niacin has a strong effect of dilating peripheral blood vessels and is clinically used to treat headaches, migraines, tinnitus, inner ear vertigo, etc.

Niacin is a vitamin drug, and together with niacinamide, it is collectively called vitamin PP. It is used to fight pellagra and can also be used as a blood dilator. It is used in large quantities as an additive to food and feed. As a pharmaceutical intermediate, it is used in the production of isoniazid, niacinamide, nicotinamide and inositol nicotinate.

If it is deficient, pellagra may occur, which manifests as dermatitis, glossitis, oropharyngeal inflammation, diarrhea, irritability, insomnia, and abnormal sensations. Niacin is one of the few relatively stable vitamins in food. Even after cooking and storage, it will not be lost in large quantities and its effectiveness will not be affected.

Benefits: Promotes digestive health and relieves gastrointestinal disorders; makes skin healthier; prevents and relieves severe migraines; promotes blood circulation and lowers blood pressure; relieves diarrhea.

Indications:

1. Used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency diseases such as pellagra. It is also used as a vasodilator to treat hyperlipidemia. It is also used to treat vascular migraine, headache, cerebral artery thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, inner ear vertigo, frostbite, central retinochoroiditis, etc.

2. Patients who strictly control or select their diet, or receive parenteral nutrition, who lose weight suddenly due to malnutrition, those during pregnancy or lactation, those who take isoniazid, those who are severely addicted to smoking, alcohol, or drugs, all have increased niacin requirements.