What is niacin (vitamin B-3)?

Niacin (vitamin B3) is one of eight B vitamins—vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12 (cyanocabalamin) and folic acid—often referred to as B complex.

Niacin is water soluble, meaning it’s not stored in the body and must be replaced daily. It can be found in many foods, including meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, cereal grains and yeast. The amino acid tryptophan, present in foods such as red meat, poultry, turkey, dairy products and eggs, can also be converted to niacin.

Niacin is important for many biological functions. It plays a role in carbohydrate, fat and protein utilization. In its coenzyme forms, niacin is crucial to energy transfer reactions related to fat, alcohol and glucose.*

Niacin acts as a vasodilator, and the flushing and tingling sensation it creates is often mistaken for an allergic reaction. Flushing can occur when using large or even small doses of niacin.

How does niacin (vitamin B3) support health?

• Niacin is used by the body for energy production
• Promotes healthy lipid metabolism.*
• Supports healthy HDL cholesterol ratios already within normal range.*
• Supports coenzymes involved in the energy cycle.*
• Supports the cardiovascular and circulatory system.*

Why choose Vitacost Niacin (Vitamin B-3)?

• Supplies 1,000 mg per single-capsule serving
• Contains 100 servings per bottle
• Incredible value!

About Vitacost
All Vitacost products are laboratory tested to meet FDA standards for identity, purity and composition. All products are tested for heavy metals, microbiology and contaminants. Vitacost products are produced in a NSF Certified facility. Freshness is guaranteed.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.