Vital Nutrients Niacin 500 mg supplement bottle
Vital Nutrients

Niacin 500 mg Review

What We Researched
1 active ingredient analyzed · 7 inactive ingredients decoded · 4 brand certifications checked · Page generated: Sep 2026
93
Product Score Excellent
94
Brand Score Excellent

Two independent scores — the product and the brand behind it, never blended into one number. See our methodology.

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Niacin 500 mg 3125%
Bioavailability Excellent

Absorption Rating

  • Niacin Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Vegetable wax
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
  • Stearic Acid
  • Vegetable Stearic Acid
  • Silica
  • Rice Bran Wax
Efficacy Very Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Niacin 500 mg High

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Niacin 500 mg 3125%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Vegetable wax Unknown
Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Vegetable Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to equipment. Derived from vegetable sources.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Vegetable Stearic Acid Generally_safe

It is used to prevent ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Rice Bran Wax Generally_safe

It is used as a coating agent or emulsifier.

Brand Trust Report
Vital Nutrients

Founded 2001 · Middletown, CT, United States · 160 products · vitalnutrients.co

Certifications

4 certifications
Nsf Gmp Source available Primary evidence
Fda Gmp Inspections Source available Primary evidence
NSF Certified Supporting evidence unavailable
USDA Organic Supporting evidence unavailable

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Evidence available Evidence
Coa Availability — Claimed Brand claim; evidence unavailable
In House Testing — Verified Evidence available Evidence
Testing Lab Disclosure — True Brand claim; evidence unavailable

Violation History

1 incident
Fda Warning Violations of cGMP regulations, including failure to conduct testing to confirm finished products met specifications for strength of each ingredient, failure to establish component specifications for raw materials, and failure to prepare and follow a written master manufacturing record.2011-02-18 Source available Primary source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vital Nutrients Niacin 500 mg a good supplement?

Vital Nutrients Niacin 500 mg received a product quality score of 93/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, placing it in the top tier of supplements we've analyzed. The product contains 1 active ingredients with 90 servings per container. Of the 7 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe and 0 ingredients are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Vital Nutrients, holds a brand trust score of 94/100.

What are the ingredients in Vital Nutrients Niacin 500 mg?

Vital Nutrients Niacin 500 mg contains 1 active ingredients: Niacin (500 mg). Notable high-dose ingredients include Niacin at 3125% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Vital Nutrients Niacin 500 mg safe to take?

GoodSupp reviewed the inactive-ingredient data available for Vital Nutrients Niacin 500 mg. This label analysis cannot determine whether the product is safe for a particular person, and source labels may change. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Vital Nutrients a trustworthy supplement brand?

Vital Nutrients receives a brand trust score of 94/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Middletown, CT, United States, the company offers 160 products in their lineup. Note: Vital Nutrients has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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