{"product_id":"seeking-health-niacin-100-capsules","title":"Seeking Health Niacin 100 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeeking Health Niacin provides niacin (nicotinic acid) as a bioavailable B3 supplement. Niacin is essential for NAD+ production (critical for energy metabolism, DNA repair and cellular longevity), cholesterol metabolism, and methylation cycle function through its interaction with the HNMT enzyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the health benefits of niacin?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNiacin (B3) is essential for NAD+ and NADP+ coenzymes involved in hundreds of metabolic reactions. Clinical evidence supports niacin's role in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels (raising HDL), supporting energy metabolism, DNA repair, and as a precursor for NAD+ which plays a role in healthy ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes niacin cause flushing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nicotinic acid form can cause a temporary, harmless flush — redness, warmth and tingling of the skin — particularly at higher doses. This can be minimised by taking with food, starting with a low dose, or taking aspirin 30 minutes before. Flush is not caused by niacinamide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy might someone with histamine intolerance be cautious with niacin?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNiacin flush can involve histamine release from mast cells. Those with histamine intolerance or MCAS may experience stronger flush reactions. Consider starting with very low doses and increasing gradually, or discuss with your practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does niacin relate to methylation and the COMT pathway?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNiacin is a methyl consumer — it uses up methyl groups when cleared by the liver. This makes it useful for those who are overmethylated, explaining why high-dose niacin is sometimes used therapeutically to reduce excess methyl group accumulation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeking Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463927709888,"sku":"SEEKING-HEALTH-NIACIN-100-CAPSULES","price":40.13,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/7012\/2557\/files\/68587c5d03097NIACIN-CAP_R_medium_5b62f26c-9d2a-4666-bfcb-fea4adf62479.png?v=1771136401","url":"https:\/\/pakurangapharmacy.co.nz\/products\/seeking-health-niacin-100-capsules","provider":"Pakuranga Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}