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Vitamin B3 Niacin

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Vital metabolic pathway & cellular energy support

  • Is crucial to energy transfer reactions, particularly the metabolism of glucose, fat and alcohol

  • Niacin’s beneficial effects on blood lipids is well-documented

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Vitamin B3 Niacin

500 mg, 100 capsules

Item Catalog Number: 00372

NON GMO ProductMany B vitamins are used in the body individually or in combination with enzymes to help release energy from carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Vitamin B coenzymes are crucial to the metabolic pathways that generate the energy needed by every cell in the body. Because they are codependent in their metabolic activities, a deficiency of one B vitamin can affect optimal functioning of organ systems throughout the body.1

Niacin is the only B vitamin that can be synthesized in the liver from the amino acid tryptophan — on average, 1 mg of niacin can be synthesized from the ingestion of 60 mg of tryptophan.2-4 In its coenzyme forms, niacin is crucial to energy transfer reactions, particularly the metabolism of glucose, fat, and alcohol.5-6 Niacin’s beneficial effects on blood lipids is well-documented.7-19

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 capsule

Amount Per Serving
Niacin (vitamin B3) 500 mg
Other ingredients: gelatin, vegetable stearate.


Non-GMO


Dosage and Use

Take one (1) capsule daily with meals, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.


Caution

Temporary flushing, itching, rash or gastric disturbances may occur. Liver function testing is recommended when niacin is taken in excess of 500 mg daily. Those with gout or liver diseases should avoid taking high doses of niacin.


Warnings

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE

Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.

When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of using niacin?

- Is crucial to energy transfer reactions, particularly the metabolism of glucose, fat and alcohol - Niacin’s beneficial effects on blood lipids is well-documented

What is Niacin?

Niacin - vitamin B3 - is one of the B vitamins in the form of nicotinic acid.