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Do niacin 500mg increase blood flow?
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Flushing: Niacin only dilates the tiny vessels in the skin and causes flushing. It does not dilate larger vessels or increase circulation to organs.
Answered 6/30/2014
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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. Unlike high-powered stains, though, Niacin has not been shown to effect arterial plaque regression, I.e. Increase blood flow directly.
Answered 11/28/2017
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