Some people choose to take supplements. The amount of vitamin B3 you need from supplements depends on your health, the type of niacin you use (nicotinamide or nicotinic acid), and your personal needs. Nicotinamide is usually better for nutritional support and has fewer side effects. The general daily recommendation is 16 mg per day for men and 14 mg per day for adult women.
To treat high cholesterol with nicotinic acid, it’s really important to do it under a doctor’s
