Niacin 100 mg. - 100 tab

Niacin tablets, provided by Douglas Laboratories®,
provide 100 mg of pure niacin in a scored uncoated
tablet which can be broken in half when lower dosage
is desired.
FUNCTIONS
Niacin (vitamin BB
3) occurs in the body as two
metabolically active coenzymes, NAD (nicotinamide
adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (NAD phosphate).
The niacin coenzymes NAD and NADP have
pervasive roles in energy-related and biosynthetic
metabolic processes. At least 200 enzymes depend
on these niacin cofactors. The NAD-dependent
enzymes are involved in mostly catabolic, oxidative
reactions that release energy from carbohydrate, fat,
and protein, whereas the NADP-dependent enzymes
more commonly function in biosynthetic pathways of
such compounds as fatty acids and steroid hormones.
Independent of its functions as NAD or NADP,
niacin is also involved in the regulation of normal
blood lipoprotein and cholesterol levels.
Dietary niacin is generally well absorbed and taken
up by the liver which converts it to NAD and NADP.
Any excess niacin is metabolized by the liver and
excreted by the kidneys.
INDICATIONS
Niacin tablets may be a useful nutritional adjunct for
individuals who wish to increase their intake of
niacin.

Each Bisected Tablet Contains: Niacin100 mg.

Suggested Usage: Adults take 1 tablet daily or as directed byphysician.