Niacin is a B-complex vitamin that helps prevent and treat pellagra, in addition to lowering triglycerides.
Its use should only be done by indication of a nutritionist and usually after the blood test. Niacin can be purchased at natural products stores.
What is it for
Niacin is used to prevent and treat pellagra. When given in high doses, 1 to 3 g per day, it helps to lower cholesterol and triglycerides. In these cases, it should be followed up with medical advice.
Price
The price of niacin is approximately 50 reais.
How to use
As a dietary supplement you can take 15 to 20 mg of niacin per day for adults and 5 to 20 mg per day for children. For treatment of pellagra in adults should be made 10 to 20 mg per day and in children 300 mg per day. Niacin should be taken during or after meals.
Side effects
The main side effects include itching, burning sensation or needles in the skin, redness and nausea.
Contraindications
The niacin leaflet does not mention contraindications, but niacin may cause increased adverse reactions with lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin and alcohol.
Some forms that complement treatment include:
- Foods rich in vitamin B3
- Vitamin B3
