Can Niacin (B3) treat depression?

Another niacin feature is its ability to greatly reduce anxiety and depression. Yet another feature of niacin is that it dilates blood vessels and creates a sensation of warmth, called a "niacin flush." This is often accompanied with a blushing of the skin. read more

User Reviews for Niacin Also known as: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, HDL Benefit, Niacin SR, Niacor, Niacor B3, Niaspan, Nico-400, Nicobid Tempules, Nicolar, Nicotinex, Nicotinic Acid, Slo-Niacin The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. read more

Regarding niacin to treat depression (not directly, but by way of effect on tryptophan metabolism), see the remarks at the link below. Note that niacin and niacinamide are closely related, nutritionally the same thing, except that niacinamide does not cause flushing as does niacin. read more