BulkSupplements.com Niacin Powder - Vitamin B3 Supplement, Niacin Flush - Gluten Free, 500mg per Serving, 250g (8.8 oz) (Pack of 1)

I purchased this for detox with my Infrared Sauna. I've been reading quite a bit about this procedure that it creates a flush then a dilation of the blood vessels. That in conjunction with exercise, sauna, or hot tub, brings about a very deep sweat detoxification. I will attest that this is indeed a very good B3 (Niacin) because I was reading that you should start with 100 to 200 mg, and I went with 100 mg which brought about a very uncomfortable flush. True to a great deal of what I read, the flush came with in 10 minutes (for me) and it was like I was on fire! I then got into an already heated Sauna for 25 minutes and was able to sweat faster and quite a bit more then I usually do. I'm a *hard* sweater, takes a while and I mean sometimes its annoying, I can sit in a sauna that is 135 and I still won't sweat until it reaches approximately 145, then I start to feel sweat droplets trying to form. By the time it reaches 150 - 155 I'm sweating in a good way, but with the Niacin, I was already sweating with the temps in the 130's, so this is good for me. I sauna approximately 1 to 2 times a week, so that's as much as I will use Niacin, and from my research, that's within the minimum guidelines. Apparently, your body will get used to the Niacin, but I will err on the side of caution and lower it to 50 mg next time, and increase the dose if its necessary. Niacin has quite a reputation for other health issues, such as heart and blood vessels, lowers LDL cholesterol, etc. I'm very satisfied with the quality of this Niacin, very fine powder. I used 1/16 which is a bit above 100mg, and next time I'll lower that to 1/32. You can get these tiny measuring spoons on Amazon...they come in a set of 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4.

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I use this to supplement niacin for my ducklings as a preventative measure. I mix a small amount into their water, and they drink it without any issues. It’s water soluble, so there’s no risk of overdosing, which takes the stress out of dosing. I don’t wait for signs of deficiency—I give it to them right away. But in the past, when I’ve had ducklings showing signs of niacin deficiency, I’ve seen noticeable improvement within about two days of using this powder. That’s why I don’t skip it anymore. It’s inexpensive, easy to use, and crucial for healthy development. If you raise ducks, especially fast-growing breeds, this is something you want on hand from day one.

So I got the Kg size for a good price, but I'm not as keen on the form, as it is too powdery, like dealing with powdered sugar. It sticks to measuring spoons and handles, it's just messy. I bought another brand before this and it was more granular, and didn't have these issues. I'll probably use a silver spoon outside of the container I have it in instead of a plastic spoon inside to lessen the mess going forward.

good quality

This product works well and has multiple uses could you use as a solution to apply on your skin as well as taken internally

I can’t find my original review of 5 star in 2013-2014. Niacin helped me tremendously in lowering my cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides. It also helped lower my ALT (liver enzymes). After about two years, I started having palpitations and skipped beats. I stopped taking niacin. Unfortunately, I started to develop issues with my heart (PVC, PAC, proximal tachycardia, atrial fluttering, Afib)-all related to heart’s electrical system). These are all caused by niacin. I finally have them under control but sometimes I wish I had blockage instead. This doesn’t mean that you will have similar issues but I suggest you STOP using niacin at a first sign of heart palpitation or a skipped beat. Anything you feel in your heart will be a reason to stop. You certainly don’t want to trade atherosclerosis with Arrhythmias. Atherosclerosis may kill you once but Arrhythmias will kill you everyday over and over-just ask anyone with aFib or ventricular tachycardia.

Powder mostly dissolves in water. There is always some that didn't dissolve in the bottom of the glass but it goes down with the water. I'm only consuming 1/4 teaspoon but this stuff feels like I'm on fire for a little bit about 15-30 minutes after consumption. I kind of like the burn though but to each their own. Felt a bit of an energy pickup since I've been using this. I haven't noticed to much reduction in pain but maybe I just need to give it more time. Blood circulation in my fingers has improved and I don't have as much numbness in them as I used to. Not much flavor to it but there is kind of a sour taste when the undissolved powder goes down.

I have been ordering Bulk Supplement Niacin powder close to 3 years. This recent pack seems different from the past packages I received. The powder is coarse and undissolvable. The taste is faint tart. I am just confused if I should return. Is this normal or a change in manufacturing?

I'm very happy with the supplements. Unlike pills and tablets I can take a smaller amount and mix it in with my food.

Much better than pills or tablets, this will let me years.