Does niacin increase strength?
Effectiveness Rating for Niacin's Ability to Increase Strength
The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well niacin is able to increase strength. The overall rating for this claim is 1 out of 3. There is little if any research to warrant the use of Niacin to increase strength. Using Niacin to increase strength will probably not yeild any positive results and is likely a waste of money.
Confidence Rating for Niacin's Ability to Increase Strength
The confidence rating is a mesure of how valid the effectiveness rating is. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on this topic.
There is one study in the database on niacin; the confidence rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating.
References
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Acute effects of a caffeine-containing supplement on bench press and leg extension strength and time to exhaustion during cycle ergometry |