Taneesa Williamson Getting into the science behind supplements and how Niacin can improve skin quality & function with Dr Guanchen Sun.
From tools, treatments to TikTok trends, the search for the key for improving skin health is a frequent amongst consumers. Although high-quality skincare and skin treatments can significantly improve skin health, nutrition and supplementation also play a vital role – say hello to ‘Skin Flushing’.
Skin flushing, also known as a Niacin flush, is a common reaction to a high dose of Niacin (Vitamin B3). This can be seen and felt as redness and a tingling sensation and is completely harmless and happens when capillaries expand, increasing blood flow to the skin’s surface. This process dilates your capillaries (tiny blood vessels) underneath your skin, increasing the nutrients supply to skin cells and flushing away wastes that may be stuck in the capillaries – skin flushing occurs when there is an increase in blood flow.
Niacin is found in many foods such as poultry or fish, but also through nutritional supplements like Synext, an Australian first NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) multi-ingredient supplement that combats a variety of issues from skin quality to activating the AMPK pathway of the body, further triggering a series of positive cellular activities such as:
- Energy production
- Maintaining cardiovascular health
- Supporting blood capillary health
- Relieving inflammation
Niacin onsets this ‘skin flush’ and allows for the activation of NAD+. This Australian first NAD+ compounding formula supplement with multiple key ingredients was developed by the Sydney-based team, Biogency. We spoke with Dr. Guanchen Sun, Biogency Research and Development Director at Biogency to understand more about the concept:
Dr Sun: The research combines two of the most promising theories we have seen in health and beauty products so far:
- Increase in NAD+ levels.
Among other ingredients, Niacin as a supplement works to boost nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) levels in the body, which subsequently generates a ray of benefits to the body. You will feel your energy levels improve, more stamina, faster recovery, better sleep, reduced brain fog. Essentially, you are rewinding your biological clock.
- The removal of senescent cells (ageing cells).
During aging, our immune system becomes compromised and cannot clear these senescent cells effectively. As a result, they accumulate and can cause age-related health issues, especially problems with the heart and bones.
- Supports energy production
Niacin and nicotinamide are two forms of Vitamin B3. They can be converted to NAD+ in our body. They are essential factors in the biochemical reaction in energy production which help our body convert food into energy.
Dr Sun: “People who take Synext for the first time will experience this ‘flushing effect’ as well as Niacin, the powerful blend of CoQ10, curcumin, quercetin and resveratrol work synergistically to reduce the inflammation factors and reactive oxidative species to protect the skin.”
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