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Vitamin B3 Niacin
1000 mg, 100 capsules
Item Catalog Number: 00096 |
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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.148-150 In its coenzyme forms, niacin is crucial to energy transfer reactions, particularly the metabolism of glucose, fat, and alcohol.151,152 Niacin’s beneficial effects on blood lipids is well-documented.153-166 |
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| Supplement Facts |
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Serving Size 1 capsule |
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Servings Per Container 100 |
| Amount Per Serving |
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Niacin (vitamin B3) |
1000 mg |
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Other ingredients: gelatin, vegetable stearate. |
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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 |
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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 500 mg 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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