Vitals VITAMIN B3 500 MG 100 CAPSULES

Vitamin B3 supports energy production because it is part of two important coenzymes in the body: NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate). These two substances activate over two hundred specific enzymes (dehydrogenases) that are important for electron transport and cellular respiration (dissimilation). Cellular respiration is the process by which ATP (adenosine triphosphate, carrier of chemical energy) is generated in a mitochondrion (the "powerhouse" of the cell) by burning nutrients. Vitamin B3 can help reduce fatigue. It is also good for the skin, mucous membranes, the nervous system and normal psychological function.

There are two forms of vitamin B3, namely niacin (also called nicotinic acid) and niacinamide (also called nicotinamide). Niacin is known to cause a "flush" where the skin becomes red and hot, often accompanied by a burning, stinging and/or itching sensation. Niacinamide is a form of niacin with an attached amide group, which in this form does not cause a "niacin flush."

Vitamin B3 500 mg from Vitals offers a high dose in pure form. The raw material is contained in a vegetable capsule made from cassava and is supplemented with an excipient made from rice.

Use or recommend vitamin B3 preferably in combination with a vitamin B complex or multivitamin (because B vitamins work together to a large extent).