Flush-Free Niacin 500 mg
by Protocol For Life Balance · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Flush-Free Niacin 500 mg by Protocol For Life Balance: Niacin 500 mg, Inositol 135 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 500 mg | 3,125% | 35 mg · 1,429% at label max ⚠ |
| └ Inositol Hexanicotinate | 640 mg | — | — |
| Inositol | 135 mg | — | — |
| └ Inositol Hexanicotinate | 640 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: Vegan · Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule daily as needed, preferably with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Formula re: Contains: How it works: Niacin is a water soluble B vitamin whose main role is to serve as a precursor for two essential biochemical coenzymes, NAD and NADP. These two cofactors participate in virtually every aspect of energy production and other metabolic processes. Niacin coenzymes help the cell use carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to produce energy and are critical for DNA replication and repair. Inosit
Precautions re: All Other: Cautions/Interactions: The tolerable upper intake level for all forms of niacin for adults is 35 mg/day based on flushing as the critical adverse effect; however, the form of niacin in this product is unlikely to cause a flushing response. High-dose niacin has been associated with liver dysfunction. Although this occurs most commonly with slow-release niacin, it can occur with any type of niacin w
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: High-dose niacin may interact with statin drugs and may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline
Formulation re: Other: Flush-Free Niacin Hexanicotinate form
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain: Non-GMO
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).