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Nicotinic acid

• Niacin
  Common Name(s)
  vitamin B3, niacin, nicotinamide, niacinamide, nicotinic acid
  Scientific Name(s)
  Niacin
  How is Niacin usually used?
  Niacin is a vitamin that can be found in natural resources or made synthetically. It is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed).
• The minimum dose for people under 6 years of age is 4 mg per day. The minimum dose for people over 6 years of age is 6 mg per day.
• The Upper Limit (UL) for:
• infants (0 to 12 months): not possible to establish; source of intake should be formula and food only.
  children
  1 to 3 years: 10 mg per day of niacin
  4 to 8 years: 15 mg per day of niacin
  9 to 13 years: 20 mg per day of niacin
  adolescents (14 to 18 years): 30 mg per day of niacin
  adults (19 years and up): 35 mg per day of niacin
  pregnancy and lactation
  14 to 18 years: 30 mg per day of niacin
  19 years and up: 35 mg per day of niacin
  What is Niacin used for?
  Niacin is a factor in the maintenance of good health. It helps normal growth and development, and it helps the body to metabolize proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.