Niacin (Vitamin B-3)
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great product, but too strong for me
I love Swanson products and take Niacin (not the flush-free) for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, the 500 mg dosage tends to overwhelm me and causes a 20 minute flush, complete with itching. Nothing I can't live with at home, but it was very noticeable at work. Thus, I've "downsized" to the same product in 100 mg tablets. Doing this allows me to space dosages out throughout the day and therefore avoid heavy-duty flushing and I'm very happy with those. I should also add the disclaimer that I'm fairly petite, and I think that someone with a body weight of 150lbs or more would tolerate this much better,
March 19, 2012
Good Niacin Supplement,
Since changing to Swanson Niacin I get a different kind of flush feeling a better feeling.
October 6, 2011
Good quality
This Niacin does not seem as strong as the one I used earlier with the same strength (tablets). The flash is not that pronounced.
October 29, 2010
Strong
I dropped this in favor of a good multivitamin with Niacin, I admit I didn't like the redness and itching I got when taking this even though people say it is because it is working. I have no problem with niacin in multivitamin form so maybe this is just too strong for me.
June 20, 2010
the skin flush means it's working
If you haven't taken large doses of niacin before, don't be surprised by the mild to strong tingling/prickling sensation in addition to the skin flush.
Incidentally, the articles that I've reviewed, circa 2010, clearly show that flush-free niacin does not improve your cholesterol profile.
If you're going to take 500 mg doses, definitely take them with food, especially in the first few weeks. The first time that I took one of these, I didn't take it with food and had tingling and itching sensations in weird places like my ear canals.
I go to sleep very quickly, so can take one of these just before I go to sleep without food and be asleep within 10 minutes, before the skin flushing and tingling are noticeable.
February 28, 2010
Love That Flush
My husband loves the flush that niacin gives but did not ever feel it taking the lower potency. This one works! Great price too.
November 17, 2009
Excellent Value and Convenience
If you are going to take high-dose niacin for cholesterol support, do not *begin* with this product. My own tolerance of niacin was achieved in stages over 3 months. But, once I achieved tolerance, this product beats every other one I've found for convenience and value.
Just think a moment -- one capsule of this product equates to five 100 mg capsules, or ten 50 mg capsules. For convenience alone, I've not found another product that is better. Same with the value: Swanson has them all beat with this product.
October 29, 2009
Easy Economy
I bought this for my son and he likes the fact that he can take it once a day and get all the niacin he needs. I liked it because it was a great price!
August 25, 2009
niacin
consistant quality as indicated by mild flushing response after having used these 3 per day for years.
August 16, 2009
Niacin
VERY STRONG FLUSH EFFECT!! DON'T TAKE THIS STUFF BEFORE DOING ANY PUBLIC SPEAKING, MEETINGS, ETC.
August 1, 2009
Flush is overwhelming
Spend the extra money and get the flush-free kind. I tried this, and the flush was so strong that I couldn't sleep.
July 19, 2009
Nice niacin.
I use this for the flush effect and to help me fall asleep, for which it is quite helpful.
February 7, 2009
Great Price--Equally Effective
I have found this Niacin just as effective as other brands of Niacin. I use niacin every night for sleep.
January 28, 2009
A good, reliable product.
I have used Swanson Premium Niacin for years. It is beneficial for my circulation, mood, and energy level. It is well-priced, and an excellent value.
August 14, 2008
Can Really Feel a Difference
I can really feel a difference since taking this product. You can feel it working within 10 minutes after taking. The flushing lasts only a short time, but the positive results stay with you. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to feel healthier.
July 9, 2008
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