Why did my skin feel hot and appear slightly red with OHM?
OHM contains B3 in the form of niacinamide. It can have a flushing reaction. Sometimes the skin temporarily feels hot and gets red and sometimes a rash appears, but then disappears after a while. It is not harmful, just a bit scary if never experienced before. Niacin flush is an infrequent response to niacin that is completely harmless and easily explained. One of niacin’s important benefits is its ability to dilate blood vessels and thereby increase blood flow to various organs of the body. Superficially, the increased blood flow may sometimes result in a blush of the skin and a sense of warmth. If flushing does occurs, we recommend starting out with part of a packet and gradually increasing dosage over time; take with food and avoid consuming with warm beverages. If a reaction does develop, then drink lots of water and relax. It will pass shortly. So why include niacin in our products? Quite simply, their effectiveness is enhanced greatly by niacin. In fact, niacin is an essential vi
