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You’ve probably heard vitamin B3 described as the nutrient that “boosts your cellular energy.” It sounds catchy, but it’s not quite true. B3 doesn’t act like caffeine or flip a switch in your mitochondria. What it actually does is support NAD⁺, a molecule your cells rely on to produce energy in the first place.
In this article, we will be looking at whether cordycepin has the potential to boost performance and recovery in an exercise setting.
The goals of this article are to unravel the connection between niacin deficiency and the role it can play in chronic fatigue.
Does topping up with B3 really help hair grow thicker or faster? Let’s lift the hood and see what the science says about B3, scalp blood flow, and those hardworking follicle engines.
The link between stress, neurotransmitter shifts, and stool consistency is a powerful example of the gut-brain axis in action. Stress activates CRF, catecholamine, and serotonergic pathways that alter ENS behavior, change transit time, and often produce looser or harder stools depending on the context and individual.
Ever wondered why vitamin B3 shows up in almost every “natural T-booster” on the market? Many wellness products link niacin to higher testosterone. But does science back the idea that niacin can turbocharge testosterone production, or is it just another myth?