Niacin 500 mg
by NOW · Tablet or Pill
Supplement facts from the label of Niacin 500 mg by NOW: Niacin 500 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 500 mg | 3,125% | 35 mg · 1,429% at label max ⚠ |
⚠ Above the upper limit: at the most servings a day printed on the label, at least one ingredient goes above the adult UL. Some ULs apply only to supplemental forms (shown on each ingredient page).
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Vegan · Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Kosher · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 1 tablet daily with a meal. This high potency tablet should be taken under doctor's supervision.
Precautions re: All Other: This high potency tablet should be taken under doctor’s supervision. Niacin supplements may sometimes temporarily cause flushing and/or itching, but this sustained release tablet should minimize those symptoms. To further limit these uncomfortable but not dangerous symptoms, take daily and avoid missing doses.
Formula re: Contains: Niacin supplements may sometimes temporarily cause flushing and/or itching, but this sustained release tablet should minimize those symptoms.
Precautions re: All Other: Caution: For adults only. Physician supervision is recommended while taking this product.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Not recommended for pregnant/nursing women. Notify physician if taking medication (especially anticoagulant medications, including NSAIDs) or have a medical condition (especially cardiovascular disease, liver problems, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, gout, or migraine headaches).
Precautions re: All Other: Transient GI symptoms may occur at inception of treatment, consult physician if symptoms persist.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).