Essential in energy production at cellular levelnHelps maintain proper metabolic functionnTime release formulanNatrol Niacin-TR 500 mg Time Release releases Niacin steadily. This time release technology allows for zero flush. Flushing is an effect often associated with Niacin in a standard delivery formal. Niacin, also known as Vitamin B-3, can play an important role in cholesterol metabolism to help maintain cholesterol levels that are already within a normal range. Natrol Niacin is essential in energy production at the cellular level. Natrol makes this product in the U.S.A.!