Lipotain
by Metagenics · Tablet or Pill
Supplement facts from the label of Lipotain by Metagenics: Niacin 500 mg, Guggul (Commiphora mukul) resin extract 375 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niacin (Inositol Hexanicotinate) | 500 mg | 3,125% | 35 mg · 4,286% at label max ⚠ |
| Guggul (Commiphora mukul) resin extract (Guggulsterones) | 375 mg | — | — |
⚠ 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: Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Women (not pregnant or lactating) · Gluten Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Formula re: Contains: Lipotain is a formula designed to help maintain healthy blood lipids by supplying 500 mg of niacin as inositol hexanicotinate per serving. This unique, sustained-release form of niacin is formulated to be effective without the uncomfortable adverse effects associated with conventional niacin, such as flushing. Lipotain also features a standardized extract of guggul resin, to support healthy blood
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Directions: Take one tablet three times daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain: This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.
Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan: This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.
Precautions re: Allergies: Caution: Niacin may be associated with itching and/or other allergic reactions.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Warning: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have a history of gout, kidney, or liver dysfunction. Larger than recommended doses of niacin have been associated with liver dysfunction. If taking cholesterol lowering medications, blood thinners, or using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) please discuss with your clinician prior to use.
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).