Vitamin B3
augmentor
Summary
Benefits
1.
may reduce excessive dopamine & serotonin activity by promoting reuptake [1]
2.
increases the absorption of zinc [2]
Deficiency Factors
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Applications & Precautions
ApplicationsOvermethylation
Precautions
Vitamin B3 increases dopamine transporter activity, which results in lower dopamine transmission. Persons with low dopamine scores may want to proceed with extra caution when considering whether to include vitamin B3 in their supplement stack.
Important Notes
For most individuals, niacinamide is the preferred [non-flushing] form. Those who want to obtain the cholesterol-lowering benefit of niacin should refer to the original form. Pure niacin is known to cause skin flushing, which some users may find uncomfortable or otherwise inconvenient.
Dosage Guidelines
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with food
Recommended Products
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References
1.
Walsh, Dr. William J., May 2014, Nutrient Power: Heal Your Biochemistry and Heal Your Brain, Skyhorse Publishing.
2.
Vaishali Vilas Agte, et al. “Effect of Nicotinic Acid on Zinc and Iron Metabolism.” ResearchGate, Springer Verlag, Oct. 1997, www.researchgate.net/publication/13875401_Effect_of_nicotinic_acid_on_zinc_and_iron_metabolism.
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