Vitamin B3, or niacin, is a water-soluble vitamin that performs various functions in our body.

What is Vitamin B3/Niacin?

Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is a water-soluble vitamin that belongs to the B vitamins. It plays an essential role in various bodily processes, such as energy metabolism and the maintenance of healthy skin and nervous system. Niacin is naturally present in foods such as meat, fish, eggs, whole grains and nuts.

How does niacin contribute to energy-yielding metabolism?

Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. It helps convert nutrients into energy, which is important for the body to function properly and to perform daily activities with sufficient energy.

What is the role of niacin for the skin and mucous membranes?

Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes. This means that it helps to keep the skin structure healthy and the mucous membranes, which form important protective barriers, functioning properly.

How does niacin support psychological function?

Niacin contributes to normal psychological function. This means that it plays a role in supporting mental health and normal brain function.

How can niacin help with fatigue?

Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. This helps the body maintain energy levels throughout the day, reducing tiredness and fatigue and giving you more energy for daily tasks.

What is the effect of niacin on the nervous system?

Niacin contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system. This means that it helps support communication between the brain and the rest of the body, which is important for functions such as movement, sensory perception and response to stimuli.

Can niacin be taken in supplement form?

Niacin can certainly be taken in supplement form. For example, vitamin B3 is in Smart Vitamins for Him and Insentials Energy Boost.

What form of Vitamin B3 does Insentials use and why?

Insentials chooses nicotinamide as a form of vitamin B3 in its products. Nicotinamide is well tolerated and does not cause flushing, a side effect that is associated with nicotinic acid, another form of vitamin B3.

By choosing nicotinamide, all the benefits of vitamin B3 can be achieved, such as supporting normal energy-yielding metabolism and maintaining healthy skin, without causing unwanted reactions such as redness or a warm feeling.