Niacin-Time 500 mg

Niacin-Time 500 mg

Carlson4.7 (117 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 250 Tablet(s) · 250 servings
Goals
$46.75 $0.18 per serving

Product analysis

83 out of 100

Niacin-Time 500 mg supplies nicotinic acid, which can affect blood-fat levels. Changes in those levels do not establish fewer heart-related events.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality100

The niacin is clearly identified as nicotinic acid. That makes the type of niacin unambiguous without establishing a greater health benefit.

Ingredient Transparency100

The niacin amount and chemical form are disclosed. Those details make the serving straightforward to compare.

Value For Money60

The cost of the niacin serving offers moderate value. There is no clear price advantage established for the serving.

Customer Satisfaction72

Customer feedback is very positive, though the review base is modest. The smaller number of ratings gives a less established picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus68

The formula focuses on nicotinic acid’s effects on blood-fat levels. Those effects have not consistently translated into additional heart-health benefits, and adverse effects occurred with a particular add-on regimen.

Format
Tablet
Container
250 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.18
Customer rating
4.7 · 117 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
A+ Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Niacin · 500 mg
Study evidence
Niacin Supportive 136 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Niacin Supportive 105 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)
500 mg 92
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
A serving supplies 500 mg of niacin at a moderate cost per serving. It uses nicotinic acid. The label warns of niacin flush, which can cause temporary redness and tingling.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

Nicotinic acid is the form associated with the stated heart-health goal.
Niacin Form & Goal Alignment
Nicotinic acid is the form associated with the stated heart-health goal.
Precursor Source Quality
The stated form is nicotinic acid.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

A serving provides 500 mg of niacin. The label warns of niacin flush, which can cause temporary redness and tingling.
Clarity of Chemical Form
The label identifies nicotinic acid.
Form-Specific Dosage Efficacy
A serving provides 500 mg of niacin.
Flush Risk & Safety Labeling
The label warns of niacin flush, which can cause temporary redness and tingling.

Value60

The cost per serving is moderate for the niacin contribution.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is moderate for the niacin contribution.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The current state of niacin in cardiovascular disease prevention: a systematic review and meta-regression.
    Lavigne PM; Karas RH · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis9,959 participants11 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forNiacin
  2. Effects of niacin on apo A1 and B levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Saboori S; Yousefi Rad E; Tammam J; Thondre PS; Coe S · The British journal of nutrition · 2024
    Meta-analysis12 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forNiacin
  3. Effect of lipid-lowering therapies on lipoprotein(a) levels: a comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Xie S; Galimberti F; Olmastroni E; Carugo S; Catapano AL; Casula M; META-LIPID Group · Atherosclerosis · 2025
    Meta-analysis145,314 participants147 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forNiacin
  4. Extended-release niacin vs gemfibrozil for the treatment of low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Niaspan-Gemfibrozil Study Group.
    Guyton JR; Blazing MA; Hagar J; Kashyap ML; Knopp RH; McKenney JM; Nash DT; Nash SD · Archives of internal medicine · 2000
    Randomized trial173 participantsCardiovascular Support forNiacin
  5. Equivalent efficacy of a time-release form of niacin (Niaspan) given once-a-night versus plain niacin in the management of hyperlipidemia.
    Knopp RH; Alagona P; Davidson M; Goldberg AC; Kafonek SD; Kashyap M; Sprecher D; Superko HR; Jenkins S; Marcovina S · Metabolism: clinical and experimental · 1998
    Randomized trial223 participantsCardiovascular Support forNiacin
  6. Differential effect of two nicotinic acid preparations on low-density lipoprotein subclass distribution in patients classified as low-density lipoprotein pattern A, B, or I.
    Superko HR; McGovern ME; Raul E; Garrett B · The American journal of cardiology · 2004
    Randomized trial180 participantsHeart Health forNiacin
  7. The ARBITER 6-HALTS Trial (Arterial Biology for the Investigation of the Treatment Effects of Reducing Cholesterol 6-HDL and LDL Treatment Strategies in Atherosclerosis): final results and the impact of medication adherence, dose, and treatment duration.
    Villines TC; Stanek EJ; Devine PJ; Turco M; Miller M; Weissman NJ; Griffen L; Taylor AJ · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2010
    Randomized trial315 participantsHeart Health forNiacin
  8. The effects of extended-release niacin on carotid intimal media thickness, endothelial function and inflammatory markers in patients with the metabolic syndrome.
    Thoenes M; Oguchi A; Nagamia S; Vaccari CS; Hammoud R; Umpierrez GE; Khan BV · International journal of clinical practice · 2008
    Randomized trial50 participantsHeart Health forNiacin
  9. Effect of niacin therapy on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease.
    Duggal JK; Singh M; Attri N; Singh PP; Ahmed N; Pahwa S; Molnar J; Singh S; Khosla S; Arora R · Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics · 2010
    Meta-analysis5,137 participants7 studies pooledHeart Health forNiacin
  10. Effect of niacin on endothelial function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Sahebkar A · Vascular medicine (London, England) · 2014
    Meta-analysis441 participants7 studies pooledHeart Health forNiacin