Sodium carbonate (also known as washing soda, soda ash and soda crystals), Na 2 CO 3, is the water-soluble sodium salt of carbonic acid.
7. Improves Skin Function. Niacin helps protect skin cells from sun damage, whether it's used orally or applied to the skin in lotions . And recent research suggests it may help prevent some types of skin cancer . A 2015 study found that taking 500 mg of nicotinamide (a form of niacin) twice daily reduced rates of non-melanoma skin cancer among people at a high risk of skin cancer .
Thereâs evidence that niacin can help to lower the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimerâs disease, memory loss, eye disorders like cataracts, acne and skin flair ups, osteoarthritis, circulation problems, migraine headache, dizziness, and learning disorders like ADHD.