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Niacin, or Nicotinic Acid, is a specific form of Vitamin B3. Nicotinic Acid supplements are manufactured by oxidizing Nicotine - this is not a cause for alarm as Nicotinic Acid is not associated with any of the toxic effects attributable to Nicotine.

Health Benefits:

These beneficial actions are attributable specifically to the Nicotinic Acid form of Vitamin B3 - other beneficial actions of Nicotinic Acid are listed in the topic for "Vitamin B3".

  • may possess life extension properties
  • may help to reverse Atherosclerosis
  • may improve Blood Circulation
  • may help prevent abnormal Blood Clotting
  • may help prevent Chilblains
  • may sometimes eliminate the need for the amputation of limbs in Gangrene cases
  • may lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients
  • may help to prevent Heart Attacks and reduce the recurrence rate for 2nd Heart Attack by 30%
  • may help prevent Stroke and facilitate recovery from Stroke
  • may help prevent Urinary Tract Infections
  • may be useful in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • may improve blood circulation to the scalp and thereby help retard hair loss
  • may reduce the mortality rate of Cancer patients and help prevent some forms of Cancer
  • may lower serum Cholesterol levels
  • may alleviate Muscle Cramps
  • may terminate Hallucinations
  • may improve memory
  • may improve the condition of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients
  • may be a useful treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome
  • may alleviate Schizophrenia
  • may help to control Asthma Attacks
  • may enhance Sexual Performance
  • may increase the thickness of the Epidermis
  • stimulates the release of the Human Growth Hormone
  • may reduce the craving for alcohol in persons afflicted with Alcoholism
  • may reduce the toxic effects of Nicotine

Niacin is available as a singular health supplement, as a part of some multi vitamin supplements, or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.

Niacin is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: AdaptogensJoint HealthPassionTranquil Sleep and the Ultima 1 Nutritional Weight Loss Shake.

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