Metagenics Niatain Niacin B3-500 mg Nicotinic Acid with Sustained Release for Reduced Flushing - Supports Cholesterol, Energy, Nervous & Cardiovascular Health* - Non-GMO, Gluten-Free - GMP Certifie

First of all Metagenics makes first class, doctor - approved high quality supplements. Most of their supplements tend to be a little high priced but this one is reasonable. This particular formulation is designed to help prevent the dreaded nice and flush which is where your face and neck and extremities can turn red and get hot and you feel like you're on fire for 30 to 60 minutes. That sensation tells you that the nutrient is actually getting out into the small capillaries of your body and it is actually doing the work to help clear your arteries of beginning plaque, raising your hdl, and lowering your LDL. I have taken just the 500 mg dose for about 5 months on a daily basis and have only had the flush two to three times because this is a timed release version. You need to be aware that if you are purchasing no flush niacin that many times it is often actually niacinamide. That is another form of niacin that actually does not help your triglyceride or LDL or HDL levels. It does have other health benefits but please do not take it if you think it's supposed to help you with your cholesterol issues. Only nicotinic acid does that and it has been in use by doctors for over 60 years which is long before statins were around. A book called The Great Cholesterol Myth written by two Canadian doctors outlines how they have successfully used nicotinic acid form of niacin for over 60 years in their practice and why they refuse to use statins. Consult with your doctor before using niacin make sure that they know that you are taking this particular version. If you have never taken niacin before, you can expect some flushing until your body gets acclimated to it but this is actually one of the better forms for having reduced flushing. If you take more than the 500 mg it will increase the risk of Flushing which isn't harmful but can be unpleasant. This is only one of two supplements that raises HDL while lowering LDL at the same time. It's only real side effect is the potential for Flushing while the side effects for statin drugs are numerous and well documented. I take this daily and have no real problems with it. However, new users might want to take it with a baby aspirin or take it with a full stomach to help lower the Flushing effects.

While the flushing of Niacin takes a little getting used to, Metagenics Niacin quality shines through on my improving lab results. Worth the price.

Terrible flushing, don’t recommend

Dr recommended this for improving my cholesterol numbers. My LDL was very high. I get my next bloodwork done in June and I have been taking this for about 1 month now, along with red yeast rice, cod liver oil, Co Q10, NAC and Vit E. Also I have drastically changed my diet and feeling really good. Dr advised me to eliminate caffeine, dairy, gluten, sugar and red meat. I exercise everyday by walking for cardio anywhere from 2 to 6 miles. I do free weights, stretching, floor exercises like planks, crunches, push ups, lunges, squats, leg lifts, etc. When it's warm I enjoy swimming in the ocean or the pool. I'm 70 years old and want to feel as good as I can for as long as I can!

Ok, so this will give you an occasional flush...not always though. I kind of look forward to it b/c it's short lived, lasting about 30-45 min or so & feels like a Florida sunburn. It scared me the 1st time it happened but now I actually enjoy it. I'm on my 2nd bottle & will continue to take it for lowering cholesterol.

Seem to be working well.

Excellent product, excellent service!

This arrived with a lid that was in several pieces but the seal wasn't broken so I kept it....pill is a little strong for me. I get a rash unless I cut it in half and take it every other day..