Does Niacin help with mood?
Often, yes. 71% of 21 people who reported on Niacin for mood say it improved. 19% noticed no change and 10% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for mood (84% across 108 options).
Mood: what users report
71%better21 reports · medium confidence
15 better4 no change2 worse
Ranked #83 of 108 for mood.
What people say about Niacin and mood
“Been taking Niacin, but other than the flush, I've found it makes me feel kinda irritable after taking it and my stomach doesn't feel great.”
“it takes close to 10 grams of niacin a day to tame my symptoms and have me feeling good.”
“I cured it with micro dosing mushrooms, niacin and lions mane (took about 6 months, with 4 days on, 3 days off).”
“I have been using niacin (1 gram/3 times a day) for about a month and I do notice an increase in energy when I take it.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong114 meta-analyses · 379 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. See all research on Niacin.
Side effects people mention
flushing 29flush 5stomach issues 2liver damage 2niacin flush 2
What else is Niacin used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count