Question 1

does niacin flush free work same as regular niacin?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with MD: Yes but Flush free has less side effects.
 Niacin  is no good for lowering bad cholesterol. It may improve (a little) the good cholesterol and the best effect is on triglycerides. BUT, newer studies show NO benefits in mortality rates or frequency of heart attacks or strokes. Indication of Niacin has become more questionable since you may improve "numbers" but you do NOT improve outcomes.

Question 2

does niacin flush free work just as well as regular niacin?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Works just as well and tolerance is better.  Shoot for 2000-3000mg daily in divided doses.

Question 3

does niacin flush free work in the same way as regular niacin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They work the same way: very little. It may help triglycerides and improve good cholesterol but all studies show that even if the numbers are better, they do NOT diminish patients changes oh heart attack, stroke or mortality..

Question 4

will niacin flush free have the same effects as regular niacin when detoxing from thc?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Niacin flush free will have the same effect as regular niacin when detoxing from thc: that is it will have no effect whatsoever.  Hopefully, you will restrict your dosage, in which case it will do no harm, and may have some moderate nutritional benefit.

Question 5

could niacin flush free do the same effects as regular nician to detox from thc?

Accepted Answer

Flush: The literature is sparse on Niacin with respect to thc and Niacin flush free has even less data re thc.

Question 6

also, does buffered niacin (or non-flushing niacin) work equally as well as regular niacin in helping to lower cholesterol & take w/ coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Non-flushing niacin: Most of studies have been done with regular Niacin which works well for lowering cholesterol.  Due to flushing, regular Niacin has to be started at a very low dose and then grandually increased to avoid uncomfortable flushing.  Studies suggest that Niacin is much better than non-flushing niacin.  Check with your doctor concerning this and concerning affect with coumadin (warfarin).

Question 7

does non flush niacin work for clearing your system?

Accepted Answer

Clearing what?: Niacin is only prescribed for high triglycerides and sometimes for cardiac patients with other lipid abnormalities. It's not a general body cleanser and why would you expect such a thing?

Question 8

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 9

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 10

is a niacin flush helpful for any conditions?

Accepted Answer

No: Niacin flush is not something you do. It's what some people feel/get when they take their Niacin medication for high cholesterol.

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