Nicotinic Acid Side Effects

Nicotinic Acid, CAS# 59-67-6, is a vitamin manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White Crystalline powder. Nicotinic Acid is widely used as nutritional supplements as it’s one of the 20 to 80 essential human nutrients.. It is affirmed by US FDA as GRAS(generally recognized as safe) and widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries with E number E375.

eneral Side Effects

No significant side effects reported.

Suggested Dosage

As Nicotinic Acid is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Nicotinic Acid for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Nicotinic Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Nicotinic Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Nicotinic Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Nicotinic Acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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