Solgar Niacin (Vitamin B3) 500mg 100 Capsules is a food supplement providing 500 mg of niacin as nicotinic acid in each vegetable capsule. Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and with one capsule a day the pack covers 100 days.

Key Features

• 500 mg niacin per capsule: Each capsule provides 500 mg of niacin (vitamin B3, as nicotinic acid), a higher strength than Solgar's 100 mg tablets.
• Nicotinic acid form: The niacin comes as nicotinic acid, the form that can cause temporary skin flushing. Solgar points people who are sensitive to flushing to its separate No Flush Niacin product.
• One capsule a day with a meal: Adults take 1 capsule daily, preferably with a meal, so 100 capsules last 100 days.
• Vegetable capsules: The shell is hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, and Solgar lists the product as vegan, vegetarian, kosher and gluten-free.

What does niacin do in the body?

Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, the maintenance of normal mucous membranes and normal skin, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Will Solgar Niacin 500mg make my skin flush?

It may. Solgar states that this product may cause temporary skin flushing, which feels like heat and skin redness, along with burning, itching or rash. Solgar explains this is caused by an increase in blood flow near the skin.

What if I am sensitive to flushing?

Solgar states that its No Flush Niacin is also available for people who are sensitive to flushing. That is a separate product, so check its label before choosing it.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Kosher
• Gluten-Free

Active ingredient (per capsule): Niacin 500 mg (vitamin B3, as nicotinic acid).

Other ingredients: Vegetable capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose), bulking agent (hydroxypropyl cellulose), anti-caking agent (vegetable magnesium stearate).

Adults: take 1 capsule daily, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not take on an empty stomach.

Please note the following precautions:

• If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
• The NHS advises that taking high doses of nicotinic acid supplements for a long time could lead to liver damage. It also states that 17 mg or less of nicotinic acid supplements a day is unlikely to cause harm.
• Keep out of the reach of children.

This product may cause temporary skin flushing (feeling hot and skin redness), burning, itching or rash. This list is not exhaustive.

Some sensitive individuals may experience dizziness or an unexpected drop in blood pressure.