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Is Niacinamide Hydroxycitrate vegetarian?

Niacinamide Hydroxycitrate

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Niacinamide Hydroxycitrate is a synthetic salt formed from niacinamide (vitamin B3) and hydroxycitric acid, used as a cosmetic ingredient.

Also known as 3-Pyridinecarboxamide dihydrogen 1,2-dihydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate
INCI name Niacinamide Hydroxycitrate
CosIng ID 57405
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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