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Vitamin B3
 

Dopaminergic. involved in the synthesis or activation of dopamine.

dopaminergic

Noradrenergic. involved in the synthesis or activation of noradrenaline.

noradrenergic
augmentor

Methylation inhibitor

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
Applications
Overmethylation
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
Dosing Range
-
mg
Dose Increment
mg
Maximum Daily
mg
Best absorbed
with food
Recommended Products

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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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Dopaminergic. promotes the synthesis or activity of dopamine.

Endorphinergic. promotes the synthesis or activity of endorphins.

noradrenergic

Noradrenergic. promotes the synthesis or activity of noradrenaline.

Cholinergic. promotes the synthesis or activity of acetylcholine.

gabanergic

GABAnergic. promotes the synthesis or activity of GABA.

Serotonergic. promotes the synthesis or activity of serotonin.

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Synergistic. combining with another supplement may increase potency.

Methylation agent. increases or decreases methylation of neurotransmitters.

Cortisol modulator. affects the synthesis or activity of the stress hormone cortisol.

Glucose regulator. attenuates changes in blood sugar levels.

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