Question 1

what is niacin?

Accepted Answer

Niacin.: Supplementing with 2000-3000mg of flush free Niacin daily can help to control your cholesterol levels quite nicely, even increasing your HDL and converting your LDL to a less harmful subtype.  As a negative, Niacin can cause facial flushing and redness so get the flush free variety.  And have your liver enzyme values monitored, as they can be affected by Niacin use.

Question 2

what is flush free niacin?

Accepted Answer

Long acting: Niacin is useful to lower cholesterol level and has some other uses.  Taken as a standard pill, it commonly causes an itchy flushing starting about 1/2 hour after swallowing.  "flush free" is formulated usually with delayed release so these side effects are absent or minimized.  This does not affect the potency.

Question 3

is niacin flush dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Just uncomfortable. The mechanism of the flush (vasodilation) is the same mechanism that occurs when you're embarrassed and your face turns red and you feel hot. Uncomfortable, but not dangerous.

Question 4

niacin. is it a happy pill?

Accepted Answer

No: No.It is one component of vitamin b complexes.In high doses it can be used for hyperlipedimia.

Question 5

what amount niacin should i take?

Accepted Answer

None: You're 38. What is your indication for taking niacin? If you have high cholesterol, change your diet and life style.

Question 6

what does niacin do to your body?

Accepted Answer

Niacin.: Supplementing with 2000-3000mg of flush free Niacin daily can help to control your cholesterol levels quite nicely, even increasing your HDL and converting your LDL to a less harmful subtype.  As a negative, Niacin can cause facial flushing and redness so get the flush free variety.  And have your liver enzyme values monitored, as they can be affected by Niacin use.

Question 7

is 500mg. of niacin a day to much?

Accepted Answer

Niacin: 500mg a day is not a large dose.

Question 8

should i take niacin to calm me down?

Accepted Answer

Niacin: Niacin isn't an agent that has calming effects in most folks.

Question 9

what amount niacin to take first time?

Accepted Answer

Just one 500mg dose.: Start with one pill nightly before bed for one week, then add one pill in the morning for another week, then add a pill at night for the third week, and so on weekly until you get to 1000 to 1500mg twice daily, which would be the therapeutic dose.

Question 10

how easily can the body handle niacin?

Accepted Answer

Reasonably well: Niacin usually causes vasodilation, causing feelings of hot flushes. Usually recommended to be taken at night with aspirin 30minutes early. Usually this allows the individual to tolerate Niacin better

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