Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Buy Vitamin B3: Niacin and Niacinamide in Tablets and Complexes

Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is a water-soluble B vitamin that your body needs for many daily processes. Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the normal functioning of the nervous system, and normal psychological function. It also contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, the maintenance of normal mucous membranes, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Because the body does not store niacin in large amounts, you obtain it daily from your diet or potentially from a supplement.

In this collection, you will find vitamin B3 in various forms: from a standalone niacinamide supplement from Vit4ever (500 mg per tablet, in a year's supply of 365 tablets) to an NAD+ formula in which niacin is combined with trans-resveratrol and betaine, and a broad multivitamin complex containing vitamin B3 along with other vitamins and minerals. This allows you to choose what suits your needs: a single vitamin or a combination product.

What is Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?

Vitamin B3 is the collective name for niacin. In the body, niacin is converted into the coenzymes NAD and NADP. Because vitamin B3 dissolves in water, any excess is largely excreted through urine and is not stored long-term.

What Does Niacin Contribute To?

The following health claims are permitted for niacin. Niacin contributes to:

• normal energy-yielding metabolism;
• the normal functioning of the nervous system;
• normal psychological function;
• the maintenance of normal skin;
• the maintenance of normal mucous membranes;
• the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Niacinamide or Nicotinic Acid: Which Form Should You Choose?

Vitamin B3 supplements come in two main forms. Nicotinic acid (nicotinic acid) can cause a temporary warm, flushed, and tingling sensation in the skin at higher doses, also known as the niacin flush. Niacinamide (also known as nicotinamide) is the amide form of vitamin B3 and generally does not cause a flush. If you want vitamin B3 without that flushed sensation, you should usually choose a niacinamide form, such as the niacinamide supplement in this collection. Both forms provide vitamin B3.

What Natural Foods Contain Vitamin B3?

Niacin is found in a variety of foods. Well-known sources include meat, poultry, fish, whole-grain products, nuts, peanuts, legumes, and mushrooms. In addition, the body can produce small amounts of niacin itself from the amino acid tryptophan. Most people get enough vitamin B3 from a varied diet.

Niacin and NAD+

Niacin is a precursor of NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), a coenzyme found in every cell. Some formulas combine niacin with other ingredients, such as the NAD+ formula with trans-resveratrol and betaine in this collection. The permitted health claims on this page apply to niacin, not to the other ingredients.

Who Might Benefit from a Vitamin B3 Supplement?

Most people get enough vitamin B3 from a varied diet. Nevertheless, some choose a supplement, for example as part of a broader B vitamin or multivitamin routine. If you use multiple supplements together, keep in mind your total intake of vitamin B3 from all sources.

Dosage: How Much Vitamin B3 Per Day?

How much vitamin B3 you need depends on your age, circumstances, and diet. Supplements in this collection range from a standalone niacinamide tablet to vitamin B3 as part of a complex. Do not take more than the recommended amount and keep in mind vitamin B3 from other supplements or fortified products. If in doubt, or if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist first. Always follow the directions for use and the recommended dosage on the packaging of the chosen product.

When Should You Take Vitamin B3?

The easiest way to take vitamin B3 is at a fixed time of day so that you do not forget it. Many people choose to take their supplement with a meal and a glass of water. A specific time may not be the same for everyone: choose a time that fits your daily routine. Always follow the directions for use on the packaging of the chosen product for the time of intake and the correct dosage.

What to Look for When Buying Vitamin B3?

When making your choice, consider the form (niacinamide without a flush or nicotinic acid), the dosage per tablet, the number of tablets per package, and whether you want vitamin B3 alone or combined with other vitamins. Also look at additives: many supplements in this range are vegan and free from unnecessary additives. Compare the products to determine what suits your needs.

Also check out our other collections within the B vitamin range, such as Vitamin B, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), and Vitamin B12, or discover the full overview at Vitamins.