What is Niacin and Inositol Hexanicotinate?
Vitamin B 3, or niacin, is a water soluble vitamin involved in energy production through fat, cholesterol and carbohydrate metabolism, regulation of blood sugar, detoxification and has antioxidant properties. The body manufactures niacin from the amino acid tryptophan. Rich sources of tryptophan include organ meat, eggs, milk fish and peanuts. There is generally enough niacin absorbed by the body from food to carry out basic functions. Vitamin B 3 is available in nutritional supplements as niacin (nicotinic acid or nicotinate) or niacinamide (nicotinamide). It is important to note that each form has different applications and can support numerous disorders from high cholesterol levels to arthritis to early-onset type I diabetes. Inositol Hexanicotinate is a special formulation of niacin that provides the benefits of niacin without the common niacin side effects of unpleasant skin flushing and gastric irritation associated with niacin supplements. Why do I need Flush-Free Niacin? Niacin
