it is a B vitamin (B3) it helps to regulate blood lipid profile It is also is used to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Specifically it reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL). It is not clear how niacin causes its effects on cholesterol and triglyceride levels, but it may be by reducing the production of proteins that transport cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
Niacin is available in immediate and slow-release forms (Niaspan, Slo-Niacin). Natural sources of niacin include meat, poultry, liver, fish, nuts, green vegetables, whole grains and potatoes.
they sell it in a no-flush form....usually any dose over 250mg will cause flushing
yea...the old timers thought it increases vascularity and color before stage