Niacin (as Nicotinic Acid)
Niacin (Vitamin B3) Benefits at a Glance:
- Optimizes cellular health and energy production
- Assists DNA repair
- Helps metabolize carbs, fats, and proteins
- Encourages a balanced mood and supports the central nervous system
- Plays a critical role in cognitive function
Niacin (Vitamin B3) is a powerful antioxidant that helps mitigate oxidative stress and cellular damage, optimize mitochondrial function, and assist with the body’s natural detox processes.
The importance of niacin (also known as nicotinic acid) to human health was first discovered in the early 20th century. Researchers identified it as the key nutrient missing in the diet of people suffering from a debilitating condition called pellagra — a skin disease characterized by skin lesions, GI issues, and neurological problems. This was observed in parts of the world where corn was a dietary staple, reinforcing its importance for cellular health and the skin, brain, and digestive system.
Vitamin B3 is involved in the repair and synthesis of DNA, which helps ensure cells have what they need to function optimally and maintain their structural and functional integrity.
In addition to the health benefits above, vitamin B3 is a key nutrient for stress and mood support, which we could all use more of in our modern day busy lifestyles.
We use nano-liposomal vitamin B3 in our products. This means it’s nano-sized (a tiny particle less than one micron) and can seamlessly enter the membranes through your mouth or skin and bypass the digestive process – which allows it to become up to 200 x more bioavailable. Liposomal delivery further aids absorption by safeguarding riboflavin from your body’s natural defenses, so it stays intact until being absorbed at the intended location.
You can learn more about nanotechnology and liposomal delivery here.