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Multivitamin supplements are becoming increasingly popular as a way to prevent deficiencies. However, the quality of their composition varies from one brand to another. Some sellers do not control the products they have made by subcontractors. The result: compositions unsuitable for consumption and side effects linked to the use of the wrong forms of vitamins.
If you experience hot flashes, itchy neck, you may be suffering from a flush syndrome caused by a bad vitamin B3. Nutrimuscle explains how to choose your Multivitamins by focusing your attention on vitamin B3.
Flushing, the side effect caused by an overdose of vitamin B3
Flushing syndrome is characterized by a feeling of warmth and visible redness in the neck, face and upper torso. Patches may occur on the body, but the most affected area is often the neck, due to the density of the skin vessels. Flushing is caused by an increase in blood flow as a result of superficial vasodilation. These painful episodes last less than 4 hours and the peak of pain is reached in 10 minutes. Although brief, they are intense and the redness may remain visible after the attack.
What are the causes that lead to flushing?
Several factors can lead to flush syndrome: endogenous (chemical reactions in the body without an external agent) or exogenous (allergy, overdose of a nutrient, external stimulation).
Can dietary supplements cause flushing syndrome?
Dietary supplements can be vectors of flush syndrome when they are poorly dosed and poorly composed. In other words, overdosing on a vitamin or amino acid can lead to appalling side effects, such as vitamin B3 in its nicotinic acid form.
Indeed, the form of vitamins is crucial in a product. Vitamin B3 is not subject to the same regulations depending on its form. At too high a dose, vitamin B3 in the form of niacin can cause a flush, called “niacin flush”.
We recommend that you read the composition of your Multivitamin carefully and check that vitamin B3 is in the form of Nicotinamide (or “niacinamide”). This form is safe for your health unlike niacin.
How to protect yourself from it?
It may seem difficult to protect yourself from the risks of overdosing when consuming dietary supplements. However, a few simple measures are enough to make a difference in your choices.
Choose a brand that is transparent about its food supplements
Many food supplement retailers do not communicate the origin of their ingredients and cut their raw material at the end of its life with flavorings. It is therefore impossible to know exactly the quality of the ingredients. Opt for brands that communicate transparently on the origin of their ingredients, the name of their suppliers, the batch number and their various certifications.
Always read the composition of your food supplements before buying
As previously mentioned, the forms of vitamins are an essential criterion to take into account. Each vitamin has several forms and a dosage that depends on it. Check if each ingredient complies with the dosage according to European standards.
To learn more about choosing your food supplements and how to properly decipher a label, we invite you to read our dedicated article.
Choose an expert brand and not a simple merchant
Most food supplement brands use subcontractors to make their products. The brands therefore have no control over production and cannot control the quality of the raw material upstream or downstream. It is up to the subcontractor to carry out quality controls and ensure the correct composition of the product. The problem is that these factories do not only produce food supplements for a single brand, but also handle a huge amount of raw materials for different customers. So opt for expert brands that have total control over their production.
Nutrimuscle campaigns for responsible consumption of food supplements
At Nutrimuscle, the production of food supplements has been our core business since 1993. We are the only sports nutrition brand in France to have our own factory where we control the quality of our food supplements, measure and assemble the best raw materials. Our final products are also verified by internal experts and independent laboratories.
It is our responsibility as a manufacturer to offer you safe and traceable food supplements, just as it is also yours to consume them responsibly.
In conclusion, to preserve your health, systematically inform yourself about the brand and the product you are buying. To avoid unpleasant surprises, choose a manufacturer who has mastered his craft rather than a simple online retailer.
