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Vitamin B3 Niacin 1000 mg
Vitamin
The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.
Dose At dose vs. studied dose
How to takeRead the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. DIRECTIONS: Take one (1) capsule daily with meals, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
How it scores
Is it dosed to do anything?
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Niacin
At the studied dose1 g / day studies used 0.25-1.5 g · 8 studies
What Niacin is good for
- Activity levelC
Increase daily activity
Physical functioning
- FatigueB
Reduce everyday fatigue
Fatigue & energy
- Cell damageB
Reduce oxidative cell damage
Inflammation & oxidative stress
- Cell energyC
Raise cellular energy reserves
Neuroprotection
- Stroke riskC
Lower stroke risk
Cardiovascular
What's in it
Serving size 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
- Niacin as Vitamin B3 1,000 mg 5,000%
Other ingredients
Clean formula. The inactive ingredients are standard capsule components.
- Vegetable Cellulose: bulking agent
- Ascorbyl Palmitate: antioxidant; benign
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Isoniazid ·Cisplatin ·Oxaliplatin ·Antineoplastic_agents ·Warfarin ·Indomethacin ·MK-0524 ·Laropiprant (DP1 antagonist)
- Side effects:
- Flushing ·Nausea ·Headache ·Vomiting ·Pruritus ·Hepatotoxicity
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
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