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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Nicotinamide and Tremella are closely matched across evidence, studies, and safety.
Verdict
Probably helps
2 of 3 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Mostly mechanism / observational
1 of 1 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (1)
Outcomes where both Nicotinamide and Tremella have evidence — compare verdict strength side-by-side.
500mg twice daily
Morning and evening with meals
Niacinamide tablets (500mg)
1-3g dried mushroom or 500-1000mg extract daily
Morning or evening, With or without food
Tremella extract powder
3-12 months
8 weeks
Days
First days
4-8 weeks
8-12 weeks
4-8 weeks
A Phase 3 Randomized Trial of Nicotinamide for Skin-Cancer Chemoprevention.
The New England journal of medicine (2015) · Rct · n=386
ONTRAC: phase-3, double-blind RCT randomizing 386 patients with ≥2 prior non-melanoma skin cancers to 500 mg nicotinamide twice daily or placebo for 12 months
Skin Cancer Prevention and Antiaging: Role of Nicotinamide.
International journal of molecular sciences (2026) · Review
Review of the biological rationale and clinical evidence for nicotinamide and NAD+ precursors in photoaging and cutaneous carcinogenesis
Topical nicotinamide compared with clindamycin gel in the treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris.
International journal of dermatology (1995) · Rct · n=76
Double-blind RCT of 76 patients randomized to 4% nicotinamide gel or 1% clindamycin gel twice daily for 8 weeks for moderate inflammatory acne
Structure, Function and Application of Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide: A Review
Journal of food science (2025) · Systematic review
Extensive studies have demonstrated that TFP exhibits significant bioactivities, including antioxidant, antitumor, immunomodulatory, memory-enhancing, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic effects, as well as skin-protective properties and gut microbiota modulation.
Macrofungal Extracts as a Source of Bioactive Compounds for Cosmetical Anti-Aging Therapy: A Comprehensive Review
Nutrients (2024) · Systematic review
To slow down this process, natural anti-aging skincare ingredients are being sought.
Tremella polysaccharide: The molecular mechanisms of its drug action
Progress in molecular biology and translational science (2019) · Systematic review
In this chapter, 113 independent studies involving in biochemical, pharmacological, and clinical studies of TFPS during the past 46 years (1972-2018) on the base of PubMed, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) and Wanfang database search are summarized.
The ONTRAC RCT used 500 mg twice daily (1000 mg/day total) and reduced new non-melanoma skin cancers by 23%. Effect requires continuous use; it disappeared after discontinuation. Curve is indicative — only the 1000 mg/day regimen is directly RCT-supported.
Based on 2 RCTs showing improvements in memory and response times. One study used snow fungus in combination with other ingredients, limiting specificity to Tremella alone. Adverse event rates were similar across groups (35-41%).
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Both Nicotinamide and Tremella are closely matched — the best choice depends on your specific health goals.
For healthy aging, Tremella has a higher relevance score (70 vs 50).
No known interactions between Nicotinamide and Tremella have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.