Question 1

What is the difference between Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B3?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12 is classified as a Essential nutrient, Neuroprotective (Corrinoid, Cobalt-containing organometallic compound) while Vitamin B3 is classified as a Essential nutrient, Neuroprotective, Anti-aging (Pyridine derivative, Water-soluble vitamin). They share 0 effects in common, with 2 effects unique to Vitamin B12 and 5 unique to Vitamin B3.

Question 2

Is it safe to combine Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B3?

Accepted Answer

There is no direct interaction data available for combining Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B3. This does not mean the combination is safe. Always exercise caution and research thoroughly.

Question 3

Which is stronger, Vitamin B12 or Vitamin B3?

Accepted Answer

At common doses via oral, Vitamin B12 is typically dosed at 500–1000 mcg while Vitamin B3 is dosed at 50–500 mg. However, "stronger" depends on context — potency, subjective intensity, and duration all factor in. These substances have different pharmacological profiles and comparing raw potency is not straightforward.

	Vitamin B12	Vitamin B3
Class	Essential nutrient, Neuroprotective	Essential nutrient, Neuroprotective, Anti-aging
Common Dose (oral)	500–1000 mcg	50–500 mg
Total Duration	1.2–4.8 hrs	0.3–1.2 hrs
Routes	Oral	Oral

Level	Vitamin B12	Vitamin B3
Threshold	60 mcg	12 mg
Light	100–500 mcg	20–50 mg
Common	500–1000 mcg	50–500 mg
Strong	1000–2500 mcg	500–1000 mg
Heavy	5000 mcg	3000 mg

Vitamin B12vsVitamin B3

At a Glance

Dosage

oral

Duration

oral

Oral

Oral

Effects

Unique to Vitamin B122

Unique to Vitamin B35

Safety

Interaction: Vitamin B12 + Vitamin B3

Vitamin B12 — Dangerous Interactions

Vitamin B3 — Dangerous Interactions

Frequently Asked Questions