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    2023
    High Quality

    Niacin and niacinamide: fact sheet for health professionals

    NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

    Published in NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

    Key Findings

    Niacinamide does not cause the flushing seen with nicotinic acid and does not lower lipids; the tolerable upper intake for supplemental forms is 35 mg/day.

    Conclusions

    Niacinamide and niacin are not interchangeable.

    Limitations

    Authority narrative review.

    Supplements Studied

    Niacinamide does not cause flushing and does not lower lipids, unlike nicotinic acid.

    Vitamin B3
    Vitamin

    Niacinamide does not cause the flushing seen with nicotinic acid and does not lower lipids; the tolerable upper intake for supplemental forms is 35 mg/day.

    Study Details

    Year:2023
    Quality Score:7/10

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    This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.