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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Also sold as Niacin, nicotinamide, nicotinic acid

Deficiency is rare. High-dose niacin acts as a lipid drug, not a supplement.

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Evidence strength

72/100Strong
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: altering lipid levels; outcome benefit has not followed.

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How long to take it

Only under medical supervision at therapeutic doses.

Who it's actually for

Prescribed for specific lipid disorders. Not a self-directed supplement at high doses.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
35 mg per day supplemental nicotinic acid
Above this, flushing is common and liver injury is a genuine risk — especially with slow-release forms.
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Interactions to know about

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Practical notes

  • Slow-release niacin is the form most associated with liver toxicity.
  • Nicotinamide does not cause flushing and does not lower cholesterol.