Niacin 500mg Extended Time Release Tablets Minimal to No-Flush, Vitamin B3 Supplement - Cholesterol Balance, Nicotinic Acid - Vegan, cGMP, made in The USA (1 Pack)

I received the order undamaged and correct

Provides mild periodic flushes. Nothing extreme, but enough to know it's working

Exactly what I was looking for in getting full benefit without the side effects.

This is my second bottle, and I am generally pleased with the product. For 18 years I was on Lipitor but the side effects forced me to discontinue and begin niacin therapy in April 2024. At the time, my pharmacist told me I should go back on statins, but I refused. I just had a blood test, and after more than six months on this product, my cholesterol has indeed come down, but sadly it is still elevated. Right now my pharmacist has recommended that I continue with niacin, and I will, but just know that it might not be as effective as statins. On the plus side, this product has produced absolutely no side effects, unlike Lipitor, so I think it is a good compromise.UPDATE: After discussing it with my pharmacist again, I have increased my daily dose from 500 mg to 1,500 mg, which is the recognized most effective dose for lowering cholesterol, and will update this review later in the year after blood tests.

I have read that nicotinic acid is superior to inositol hexaniacinate when it comes to balancing HDL and LDL even though it causes severe flushing. And niacinamide has no effect on cholesterol. I’m pleasantly surprised that this slow release form from this brand doesn’t give me the unpleasant burning red face ! In fact I don’t see any redness at all when I take it, even on an empty stomach. With food I feel a slight tingle under my skin but it’s only for about 5-10 minutes max if I eat a heavy meal. Works well.

I had been taking another brand of niacin and needed to take it 3 times a day as I seem to get tired after a while. It turns out the body gets rid of niacin rather quickly as it is water soluble. With niacinex, I would take it in the morning before going to work and I went from 6AM to 8PM without feeling run down on just one tablet, which by the way is so easy to swallow unlike the horse pill. Will continue to use.

Me a gustado como funciona esta vitamina gracias.

I read all reviews and was hoping no flushing… but urgh im itchy and flushing and warm on face and neck. Bummed