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Would it be safe to take niacin 100mg long term as everyday supplement?or would it cause harm to my liver?it makes my skin smooth & glowing.i love it.

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Niacin long term: At that dose - Niacin would be safe - niacin is a B vitamin and thus water soluble so if you don't need it - the body excretes it by way of urine. Niacin at much higher doses is associated with a flushing sensation and can cause liver injury but at your dose - i believe it would be safe Good luck

Answered 9/29/2018

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