Origin: Supplements or food sources such as meat, poultry, fish, nuts and legumes.
Also Known As:
Niacin
Bionic
Vitamin B3
Vitamin PP
Overview: Nicotinic Acid is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex that occurs in various animal and plant tissues. This acid is required by the body for the formulation of coenzymes NAD and NADP.
This compound is used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency. Niacin is also known as vitamin B3, one of the B-complex vitamins that help support the body’s ability to make and break down natural compounds needed for good health.
Studies have shown that it helps with having a good effect on cholesterol and triglycerides, assisting with heart health, improving memory loss, motion sickness, as well as keeping a healthy blood pressure.
Common Dosage: 14 mg per day for women and 16 mg per day for men
