2024-03-25 13:00:00
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Does your face turn red after taking vitamins? It may be because of ‘this ingredient’
Reporter Lee Hae-rim
Entered 2024/03/25 22:00
Overdosing on niacin, a type of vitamin B3, can cause side effects such as fever and redness on the face. / Photo = Clip Art Korea Many people take vitamins for their health. Most people do not feel any abnormalities after taking it, but some people sometimes feel flushed. In this case, check whether vitamin B3 (Niacin), also called ‘niacin’ or ‘niacin’, is included in the nutritional supplement ingredient list.
Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin known as vitamin B3. It is involved in the breakdown of nutrients and cell signaling. It also has the function of expanding blood and activating blood circulation. Accordingly, in some cases, when taking high doses of niacin, the body becomes hot after about an hour, and the skin around the face and neck becomes red and irritated, causing flushing symptoms. The problem is that most of the vitamins released recently are ‘high-potency nutritional supplements.’
The recommended daily intake of niacin is 16 mg for adult men and 14 mg for adult women. Although the timing and intensity of flushing may vary depending on the individual, it is known that flushing can occur starting from taking 30 mg of niacin per day. Sensitive people may experience flushing even when taking smaller doses.
If you want to take vitamin B3 without worrying about flushing, niacinamide or inositol hexaniacinate may be alternatives. Niacinamide is known to not usually cause flushing. Inositol hexaniacinate is a modification of niacin with the addition of inositol, a type of vitamin, and the niacin is released slowly, causing almost no flushing side effects.
To relieve redness, there are many other ingredients you need to be careful of. It is best to refrain from consuming alcohol as much as possible and eat less spicy foods high in capsaicin. This is because it can dilate blood vessels.
You must also change your daily lifestyle habits. Minimize skin irritation by reducing the number of cosmetics you use, but be sure to use moisturizer. It is safest to use a moisturizer recommended for children with atopic dermatitis. It is best not to use toner (skin) and avoid unnecessary skin care such as skin massage or packs. When washing your face, use a mild, slightly acidic cleanser and avoid rubbing your skin too much. It is best to wash with slightly cold water. This is because hot water can dilate blood vessels. Deliberately removing dead skin cells is not a good idea.
It is best to use sunscreen if possible. However, if your skin is extremely sensitive and your symptoms worsen when you apply sunscreen, do not apply it and block the sun with an umbrella, hat, or mask. An environment that is too hot or too cold also fatigues the blood vessels and eventually dilates them. If possible, refrain from using saunas or steam rooms.
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