Nutricost Niacin Vitamin B3 Powder 250G (3 Pack) - 750 Grams - 1G Per Serv - Niacin Powder

The is the most convenient and cost effective way to get your niacin. Dissolved in my morning tea or just a quick glass of water, you can feel it working almost immediately. I love the flush personally, but you only really get it the first few times. Great product

Work up to 6000mg daily. That's six scoops. My entire family uses it. It is also great for your mental health. First dose will make you itch and get hot like a hot flash. That means it's working. Stick to it.

*Updated 1/18/21* - I have done some experimenting. After reading other reviews on this and other brands of niacin powder where users agree that something has changed in the past few months, I noted that several reviewers mentioned that the newer version we are seeing is very granular compared to the previous batches which were a superfine powder. The newer granular product was said by some to not dissolve in water, whereas the fine powder readily dissolved. I did my own experiment and found that to be true. The new powder mostly floated on top of the water and gradually sank to the bottom and just sat there. Stirring did not help. After consulting an online chemical database, I found that niacin is said to be only weakly soluble in room temperature water, but highly soluble in hot water. I found that to be true with this newer batch. In hot water, it did dissolve with a little stirring in a couple of minutes. In tasting the solution, I got the recognizable flavor of niacin, just like the fine powder. I found that drinking the solution did indeed provide much of the effect of that I am accustomed to getting.So I am now of the opinion that at least part of the problem is mechanical - the newer granules are simply not assimilated in the gut the way the fine powder is. So maybe it is pure nicotinic acid that, due to the way it is manufactured, is not absorbed well. That makes me feel better that perhaps I have not ingested unknown fillers, but still does not make me happy with this new inferior form. **[Previous review] I agree with the other reports that something has changed and that this is not pure nicotinic acid (niacin, vitamin b3). I bought a tub of Nutricost niacin powder in October 2018. A very fine powder, with very potent flushing effect, very effective for overmethylation. I purchased most recently a tub in October of 2020. The texture is very granular, so something had changed. But that did not put me off from using it. However after several weeks I have realized that I get very little flush from this new batch. And most importantly, very little positive effect of the kind I got from the previous batch and from other brands of niacin. I contacted Nutricost and they were quick to trade emails (so, I give them credit for that.) However in the end they simply indicated that I have probably built up a tolerance to it.Well, I've been taking niacin for 3 years, and I am quite familiar with how niacin affects me. A search on Amazon showed that users of Pure Bulk powdered niacin have the same complaint about recent purchases. I am guessing it is coming from the same source. I now feel inclined to stick to solid brands that I know test their products like Now, Life Extenstion, Jarrow, Pure Encapsulations, and a few others. They may cost more, but what is the point in buying cheaper products if you are concerned that they are not pure?Two stars is probably more than deserved, at least for this batch, but it does have a mild effect so there is some active ingredient.

Totally disappointed with Nutricost Niacin Vitamin B3 Powder 250 Grams.Was excited to get it - until - I tried mixing it. Of 1 whole scoop of powder around 1/8th would NOT dissolve even though I was using an electric blender/stir stick.Before blending - and just by merely dumping a scoopful into room temp water - bigger chunks of powder floated on top while smaller powder granules sank to the bottom. Then I blended for a good 30 seconds - then another 30 seconds - and yet - a whole bunch of white powder was still gathered in the middle - at the bottom of the glass. A bit disturbing. What is that stuff?Ran it through a paper coffee filter to strain out all the non-dissolved white powder - which was a LOT!!!Next I called Nutricost (phone number on side of cannister). Call was answered immediately. Explained the problem. Asked why at least 1/8th of the powder would not dissolve even when using an electric stir stick. Here's what I was told (aka - Jump Through Hoops)Nutricost Customer Service: "You need to send Nutricost an email with the Receipt and Pictures attached - along with the Lot Number - then we'll be able to answer your question".I told her I wasn't looking for my money back. Just wanted to know why the powder was not dissolving. She simply repeated herself with what she said above.Got off the phone. Tossed it in the garbage and ordered from another company outside of Amazon who promised me their Niacin (Nicotinic Acid - gives you the Flush) would certainly dissolve without problem, and was also 3rd party tested. Ended up opening an account with them and spent extra money on some of their other supplements as well.My honest opinion. Don't waste your money on Nutricost Niacin UNLESS you don't mind a mouth full of grit from all the non-dissolved powder every time you mix a scoop full.I've also had the same problem of non-dissolving Niacin from Solgar, Bulk Supplements and another place I can't remember. Perhaps they all buy their Niacin from the same supplier.Sorry - but since I haven't received the Niacin from the other company yet which I just ordered from - I can't give a review on it. I have a feeling though, from what that company told me - I will have no problem with their Niacin.

Start out taking a small amount until your body acclimates to prevent the dreaded flush - you'll experience slight flushing as you slowly increase dosage over time - took me two weeks to reach a full scoop (1 gram) - once you acclimate you'll be able to take 3 grams per day, the minimum dosage for affecting LDL levelsAnother benefit is this powder will also raise your HDL level at least by 5-6 pointsThis stuff is great - mix it with tea (no creamers they'll clump) or like what I do flavored water or sports pre workout drinks which is another benefit if this amazing vitaminThe reason you get a flush reaction is its a natural vasodilator meaning it relaxes your blood vessels - this is fantastic for exercising because it'll bring more O2 to your muscles while simultaneously keeping your blood pressure from spiking during heavy exercise or even walking fastThis vitamin is a must have for anyone seriously looking to benefit not just with lowering LDL but with many other health benefits - definitely check out the other fantastic amino acid and mineral powders from nutricost - they're well worth the value