Product Review

Niacin is more commonly referred to as vitamin B3. There are two different types of niacin that are used in order to supplement vitamin B3 which include niacin and niacinamide. Each of them plays an important role in the metabolism of energy in that they may be converted into coenzymes that the enzymes in each cell can make use of when completing the actions that create energy for the body. These coenzymes have been named NAD and NADH respectively. Taken in amounts of about 100mg or less, both niacin and niacinamide ostensibly perform the same actions. When taken at levels greater than 100mg though, this is where their overall effects begin to differ. Niacin is essential in balancing and maintaining the levels of good HDL cholesterol on the body while also regulating the levels of bad LDL cholesterol present in the blood. Of all of the B vitamins, niacin is considered to be one of the most stable. It is water soluble and it is vital in sustaining life. It resists the effects of those elements which may cause erosion such as wind, heat, light, alkali, and acids. Its appearance is in the form of white powder with crystalline grains. Both niacinamide and niacin are soluble in alcohol and water, and are quite rapidly absorbed into the digestive system once consumed. The body is often wont to store extra amounts of these vitamins within the liver; however the majority of it is usually expelled during urination. Niacin is an excellent supplement for vegetarians, vegans, and people who frequently consume alcohol. This is because diets that are low on meat are also low on niacin since some of the largest stores of niacin come from tryptophan.