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Niacin 100 mg

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Niacin 100 mg
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Score82
A clearly identified nicotinic acid capsule at a moderate amount, but absent flush guidance and limited cardiovascular breadth call for cautious use.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
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Score 82

A clearly identified nicotinic acid capsule at a moderate amount, but absent flush guidance and limited cardiovascular breadth call for cautious use.
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$10.36($0.11 per serving)
Vitacost
$ 10.36
Daily Vita
$ 10.36
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$ 10.36
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Analysis

Nicotinic acid is the niacin form with direct lipid effects, and the chemical identity is clearly stated. The amount is lower than many pharmacologic products but still above routine nutritional intake.

The supplied label does not include clear flushing guidance. A simple capsule offers no stated release-control feature or broader cardiovascular support.

It fits adults who specifically need nicotinic acid and understand its tolerance profile. Lipid-directed use should remain clinician guided rather than based only on the supplement label.

Who is it for
  • Adults specifically seeking nicotinic acid
  • Users familiar with niacin flushing
  • People using a clinician-directed B3 plan
Best for
  • Form-specific nicotinic acid use
  • Moderate-dose vitamin B3 supplementation
  • Supervised lipid-pathway support

Pros

  • Nicotinic acid form is explicit
  • Simple capsule
  • Moderate rather than extreme amount

Cons

  • Flush warning is missing
  • Amount is below common lipid-focused dosing
  • No broader heart-support ingredients

Warnings

  • Nicotinic acid may cause warmth, redness, itching, or tingling
  • Do not use it as a substitute for prescribed lipid treatment
  • Combining it with other niacin products can raise total exposure unexpectedly

Nutrient quality

84 Highest impact

Nicotinic acid is a clear and well-established vitamin B3 form supplied at a pharmacologically meaningful amount. Flushing and other dose-related effects make the formula aggressive for general supplementation.

Ingredient transparency

88 Highest impact

The active amount and serving size are clear, with no proprietary blend hiding the formula. Non-active ingredients and complete usage directions are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The average rating is excellent, with a limited review count supporting the signal. No detailed reviews are supplied to assess repeated complaints or intended-use experiences.

Value for money

88 Highest impact

Clear form disclosure and a long supply support good value. The dose is still high enough to cause flushing, which narrows suitability.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)
 100 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
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Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) · 100 mg OverallScore70
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

Nicotinic acid is the directly aligned form for cardiovascular niacin use. The 100 mg nicotinic acid amount is below the preferred cardiovascular range. The lack of a flush warning is an important safety-labeling weakness.

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85 Performance

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