The Solgar No Flush Niacin 500mg is a dietary supplement in plant-based capsules, with 500mg inositol hexanicotinate per capsule. From this amount, 455mg of niacin, i.e. vitamin B3, is derived, a percentage that corresponds to 2844% of the Reference Daily Intake, as well as 110mg of inositol. The package contains 50 plant-based capsules, i.e. approximately 50 days of use.
It is aimed at adults who have been recommended high-dose niacin by a healthcare professional and have previously struggled with the characteristic flush sensation of niacin. It is not a product for general use without consultation with a healthcare professional.
The term vitamin B3 describes more than one chemical compound. The best known is niacinic acid, which in high doses often causes a strong but transient feeling of heat, redness, and itching on the face and upper body. This phenomenon is known internationally as flush and is due to the dilation of the small vessels of the skin, via mediators released by skin cells. It is annoying but expected and is the main reason why many discontinue taking it.
The second form is niacinamide, which does not cause a flush. The third is inositol hexanicotinate, which this preparation uses: it is a molecule of inositol bound to six molecules of niacinic acid. This binding means that niacin is released gradually rather than abruptly, so the peak concentration that triggers the flush is avoided. As a nutrient, niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal nervous system function, normal psychological function, the maintenance of normal mucous membranes and skin, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.*
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, the preparation provides vitamin B3 in the form of inositol hexanicotinate and is described as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer and correspond to approved health claims for niacin. The product does not make and does not claim any cholesterol, triglycerides, or circulation claims, as such claims are not approved at the European Union level.
The composition is lean: one active ingredient in a plant-based hypromellose capsule, with only silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate as excipients. There are no fillers, colorants, or sweeteners, and the manufacturer's statement indicates that the product contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, or dairy products. A secondary element of the formula is the 110mg of inositol derived from the same molecule.
However, the dose requires seriousness. The 455mg of niacin are multiples of the Reference Intake of 16mg and are in a pharmacological range, not a dietary one. High niacin intake is associated with liver burden, which is why the product should not be taken by people with liver disease or gallbladder, or with elevated liver enzymes. People with diabetes, gout, glaucoma, gastritis, peptic ulcer, or a predisposition to allergies should only take it with the consent and supervision of a doctor.
It suits adults who have been recommended high-dose niacin by a healthcare professional and want a form that does not cause a flush. It suits those who have previously tried niacinic acid and could not tolerate it. It suits people who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, as the capsule is plant-based. It also suits those who avoid gluten, lactose, or soy, according to the manufacturer's statement.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment. It does not address high cholesterol, triglycerides, or cardiovascular disease, conditions that always require medical evaluation and monitoring.
Main ingredients per 1 plant capsule: Inositol hexanicotinate 500mg, of which Niacin (vitamin B3) 455mg, 2844% of the Reference Daily Intake, and Inositol 110mg.
Other ingredients: plant capsule shell (hypromellose), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate).
Free from: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products, lactose, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, with kosher certification.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 plant capsule daily with meals.
The 50-capsule package is sufficient for about 50 days, i.e. a little over one and a half months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The product should not be taken by people with pre-existing liver or gallbladder disease, inflammation, or elevated liver enzymes. People with allergies or a predisposition to allergies, gout, glaucoma, gastritis, peptic ulcer, or diabetes should only take it with the consent and supervision of a doctor. The same applies to those taking hypolipidemic or antihypertensive medication. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before use. Store the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
Flush is transient redness and itching from the dilation of the skin's vessels after niacinic acid. Inositol hexanicotinate delivers niacin gradually, so the peak that triggers it is avoided.
You take 455mg of niacin, from 500mg of inositol hexanicotinate, i.e. 2844% of the Reference Daily Intake.
It is the molecule to which niacin is bound. From its release, 110mg of inositol per capsule result.
People with liver disease or gallbladder, inflammation, or elevated liver enzymes. In diabetes, gout, glaucoma, gastritis, or ulcer, only under medical supervision.
A B complex provides niacin in a dose close to the daily reference, along with other B vitamins. Here it is a mono-ingredient preparation in a dose dozens of times higher, which presupposes a healthcare professional's recommendation.
One capsule daily with meals, as stipulated by the manufacturer.
Yes, the capsule is plant-based from hypromellose and the manufacturer states the product as vegan and vegetarian.
About 50 days, since one capsule is taken daily.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a human disease.
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Main ingredients per 1 plant capsule: Inositol hexanicotinate 500mg, of which Niacin (vitamin B3) 455mg, 2844% of the Reference Daily Intake, and Inositol 110mg.
Other ingredients: plant capsule shell (hypromellose), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate).
Free from: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products, lactose, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, with kosher certification.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 plant capsule daily with meals.
The package of 50 capsules is sufficient for approximately 50 days, a little more than one and a half months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The product should not be taken by individuals with pre-existing liver or gallbladder disease, inflammation, or elevated liver enzymes. People with allergies or a predisposition to allergies, gout, glaucoma, gastritis, peptic ulcer, or diabetes should take it only with the consent and supervision of a doctor. The same applies to those taking lipid-lowering or antihypertensive therapy. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
