Whether it's energy metabolism or the nervous system - vitamin B3 is essential for us. The health benefits are undisputed. Current research now shows a potential health risk: conservatism is called for when it comes to dosage. We explain and show how we protect your health.
Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is an essential vitamin that plays an important role in energy metabolism, the nervous system and many other body functions.
In today's world where supplements are increasingly part of many people's daily diets, it is crucial to ensure the correct dosage. In particular, new scientific evidence shows that an excess of vitamin B3 can pose health risks.
For this reason, we deliberately use a conservative dosage in our product “B-Vitamin Complex” in order to protect the health of our customers.
Vitamin B3: The Role in the Human Body
Niacin is a collective term for the chemically related substances nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. These substances are essential for the body as they support numerous biological processes, including energy production and the maintenance of a healthy nervous system.
According to professional associations, the recommended daily dose of niacin is 12 mg for women, 16 mg for men, 13 mg for adolescents and 10 mg for children. This amount can usually be easily achieved through a balanced diet.
Overdose: The health risks
Until now, it was assumed that an excess of water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin B3 was simply excreted from the body via urine. However, new studies show that this is not the case with niacin. Excess niacin is further processed in the body and leads to the formation of molecules such as 2PY and 4PY, which can promote inflammatory processes in the blood vessels.
These inflammations significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack or stroke. What is particularly worrying is that these negative effects can also occur with niacin amounts that are well below the 900 mg limit previously considered critical.
Protective measure: The conservative dosage
In view of these scientific findings, we have opted for a conservative dosage of vitamin B3 when developing our " B-Vitamin Complex ". Our objective is to cover the need for niacin without running the risk of overdose.
This ensures that our customers can enjoy the health benefits of vitamin B3 without being exposed to the potential risks of excessive intake.
Vitamin B3: Safe and beneficial to health
The health benefits of niacin are undisputed as long as intake remains within the recommended daily allowance. This amount supports the body in its daily functions and contributes to overall health.
The health risks described only arise when excessive intake occurs, particularly through high-dose dietary supplements. A daily intake that does not exceed the recommended amounts is safe and beneficial for most people.
Conclusion
The new findings on the potential risks of niacin overdose underscore the need for careful dosing in dietary supplements. Our decision to use a conservative amount of vitamin B3 in our " B-Vitamin Complex " is in keeping with the health and safety of our customers.
We recommend that you only take dietary supplements within the recommended daily dose and that you consult a healthcare professional if you have any questions about the correct dosage.
Sources:
1. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Niacin-Consumer
2. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02793-8
3. https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/vitamins
4. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/vitamin-supplementation/about/pac-20385458