Tag: Skin flush

Over 60% of individuals taking therapeutic doses of immediate-release niacin experience a flush, a temporary reaction causing red, itchy skin. Understanding this response helps determine whether a niacin flush is helpful or an undesirable side effect of the supplement regimen.

While the daily dietary requirement for niacin is small, higher supplemental intake can cause significant and uncomfortable skin side effects like flushing. So, **does niacin affect skin**? The answer is complex and depends heavily on which form of the vitamin is used, with its derivative niacinamide being particularly popular in skincare.