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Plain Niacin 500 mg

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  • Niacin: 500mg is 14.3× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)
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Niacin is used to support cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health, with strong evidence supporting its efficacy. However, a safety score of 60 indicates potential concerns, such as the risk of flushing or liver enzyme elevations. Users should be aware of these possible adverse reactions associated with high-dose supplementation.

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Niacin: 500mg is 14.3× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (35mg)

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This product received a low safety score because it contains 500mg of Niacin, which is over 14 times the recommended upper limit for daily intake.

Label

Product Label

Label for Plain Niacin 500 mg
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Label Data

1 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
1300
Servings
Vitamin
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

500 mg (3125% DV)
Exceeds UL by 14.3× (UL: 35 mg) 196 studies (A:5, B:63)

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Stearine Silica Magnesium Stearate
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) tablet daily with food. Do not exceed one tablet daily without consulting a physician.

Warnings & Precautions

Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you have or suspect a medical condition, are taking any medications, or are pregnant or nursing.

Temporary flushing, itching or warming of the skin may occur. Do not use without the advice of your physician if you consume more than modest amounts of alcohol, have poorly controlled diabetes, liver disease, gout, active peptic ulcer disease, or unstable angina.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Do not exceed one tablet daily without consulting a physician.

Formulation Notes

Immediate Release

Nicotinic acid

Promotes heart health and cholesterol balance

No gluten, salt, sugar, starch, preservatives, artificial color or flavorings.

Additional Information

Store in a cool, dry place.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 29135 17013 5
DSLD Entry Date2021-10-22
Product TypeVitamin
FormTablet or Pill
DSLD ID259544
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

241
Research Sources
55
Avg Quality
113
Meta Analysis
75
Systematic Review
32
Rct
11
Clinical Trial
3
Other
3
Regulatory Source
1
Cochrane Review
1
Narrative Review
1
Openfda Safety
A Niacin for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
A Use of high potency statins and rates of admission for acute kidney injury: multicenter, retrospective observational analysis of administrative databases
Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2013 PubMed DOI
A Effect on cardiovascular risk of high density lipoprotein targeted drug treatments niacin, fibrates, and CETP inhibitors: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials including 117,411 patients
Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2014 PubMed DOI
A A terminal metabolite of niacin promotes vascular inflammation and contributes to cardiovascular disease risk
Meta Analysis Nature medicine 2024 PubMed DOI
A Meta-analysis and imputation refines the association of 15q25 with smoking quantity
Meta Analysis Nature genetics 2010 PubMed DOI
A Genome-wide meta-analyses identify multiple loci associated with smoking behavior
Meta Analysis Nature genetics 2010 PubMed DOI
A Antidepressants for smoking cessation
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2014 PubMed DOI
A Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulphur, zinc and fruit acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) for acne
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020 PubMed DOI
B Assessment of the Role of Niacin in Managing Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Meta Analysis JAMA network open 2019 PubMed DOI
B Association Between Lowering LDL-C and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Among Different Therapeutic Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Meta Analysis JAMA 2016 PubMed DOI
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