Vitamin B3, Niacin

Niacin, in doses of one to three grams per day, is one of the safest and most effective substances to support and maintain healthy cholesterol levels.*

Niacin releases histamine and causes capillary dilation, which may cause a harmless flushing of the skin. This effect can be lessened by taking the niacin after eating or by starting with a low dose of 50 to 100 mg. Then, as tolerance develops, you may begin increasing it progressively.

Recommended Dosage:

1044 — 1 capsule per day.

Cautions:

It has been recommended that niacin in doses over 500-1000 mg should be taken only under the supervision of a physician. Niacin in high doses can cause a harmless tingling, itching, or reddening on the skin. These symptoms usually resolve rapidly with continued use, but they may be intolerable in a few people. In some people, high-dose niacin may cause elevations of liver enzymes (SGOT, SGPT, GGPT), and/or worsening of glucose tolerance. Niacin is contraindicated in people with liver disease, diabetes, or with a history of ulcers. In these cases, we suggest switching to inositol hexanicotinate (IHN), which has not been known to cause these problems.