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Vitamin B3 Niacin (500 mg) - Life Extension - 100 Capsules - TwinPak

Vitamin B3 Niacin (500 mg) - Life Extension - 100 Capsules - TwinPak
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Vitamin B3 Niacin, 500mg 100 capsules, Item #00372 - TwinPak (2 Bottles)

Niacinamide is another B3 vitamin that does not cause flushing.

Many 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.153

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.188-190 In its coenzyme forms, niacin is crucial to energy transfer reactions, particularly the metabolism of glucose, fat and alcohol.191,192 Niacin抯 beneficial effect on blood lipids is well-documented.193-206

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 capsule

Servings Per Container: 100

Amount per Serving - % DV

  • Niacin (vitamin B3) - 500mg


Other ingredients: gelatin, vegetable stearate.

This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Dosage and Use: Take one 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 500mg daily. Those with gout or liver diseases should avoid taking high doses of niacin.

Note: Niacinamide is another B3 vitamin that does not cause flushing.

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