MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF NICOTINAMIDE

Nicotinamide, via its major metabolite NAD++, is involved in a wide range of
biological processes including:

• The production of energy,

• The synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol and steroids,

• Signal transduction and the maintenance of the integrity of the genome,

• Used as an antihyperlipidemic agent,

• Prevent type 1 diabetes mellitus,

• Have anti-diabetogenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic

  activities.

• Has putatitive activity against osteoarthritis and granuloma annulare.

• To affect glucose tolerance and insulitis,

• Improves insulin secretion and metabolic control in lean type 2 diabetic
  patients with secondary failure to sulfonylureas.