Niacin 100 mg

Niacin 100 mg

Solaray4.6 (4,122 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 100 VegCap(s) · 100 servings
$7.41 $0.07 per serving
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About this product

The capsule provides 100 mg of niacin in a focused, low-cost format. That amount is meaningful, but the label information supplied does not identify whether it is nicotinic acid, niacinamide, or another form.

Form identity matters because different niacin forms have different practical uses and flushing profiles. The omission prevents a confident assessment of absorption, tolerability, and goal fit.

A one-capsule serving and long supply make the product convenient. Shoppers who value predictable effects should favor a label that explicitly names the niacin form.

Who is it for
  • Budget-focused adults seeking a basic niacin capsule
  • People comfortable confirming details on the physical label
Best for
  • General B3 intake after form verification
  • Simple one-capsule use

Pros

  • Meaningful 100 mg amount
  • Convenient capsule
  • Strong serving value

Cons

  • Chemical form is unspecified
  • Goal fit cannot be assessed confidently
  • No specialized delivery details

Warnings

  • If the niacin is nicotinic acid, 100 mg may cause warmth, redness, itching, or flushing
  • Confirm the chemical form before use if avoiding a niacin flush is important

Product analysis

72 out of 100
Good value and a meaningful dose are offset by the missing niacin form, which leaves intended use and flushing risk uncertain.

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Nutrient quality66

The unspecified niacin form prevents a reliable assessment of absorption and metabolic behavior. The niacin amount is substantial for a focused supplement.

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Ingredient transparency71

The single active ingredient has a specific amount. A complete inactive ingredient list was not supplied.

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Customer satisfaction69

The available aggregate rating is reasonably strong for this category. No firsthand outcome details were supplied, so alignment with the intended use is uncertain.

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Value for money82

The low cost is attractive, but missing form detail substantially weakens formula quality. The product is price-competitive but less transparent than clearly labeled niacin alternatives.

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Format
Capsule
Container
100 VegCap(s)
Per serving
$0.07
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Customer rating
4.6 · 4,122 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Niacin
100 mg 37
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Niacin · 100 mg OverallScore37
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
It lists 100 mg of niacin and includes a flushing warning, but the form remains unknown in the saved facts. That leaves the ingredient's fit for a specific goal and its flushing profile uncertain, even though the serving cost is low.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability36

The available facts don't identify the form or a specific goal, so it's unclear what the 100 mg amount is intended to support.
Niacin Form & Goal Alignment
The saved facts list niacin but don't identify a form or a matching health goal.
Precursor Source Quality
The saved information doesn't identify a specific or specialized niacin source.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency37

The amount is 100 mg, but the form is unknown, so its fit against form-specific dose ranges is unclear. A flushing warning is recorded.
Clarity of Chemical Form
The available facts list niacin without naming its chemical form.
Form-Specific Dosage Efficacy
The 100 mg amount is clear, but the form-specific dose context can't be determined from the saved facts.
Flush Risk & Safety Labeling
A flushing warning is recorded, but the unknown form leaves its relevance unclear.

Value40

The cost per serving is low, but the unidentified form prevents a more specific comparison of value.
Price Per Effective Serving
The serving cost is low, but the unidentified form prevents a more specific price comparison.
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