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A member asked:
Is it ok to take 5 grams per day of niacin? ...heard it's good for reducing cholesterol, depression, toxins, etc.
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Pick a problem: First decide how Niacin might help you. Niacin is best for low HDL (good cholesterol) and rarely for certain skin diseases. Slow release Niacin should not be taken and too much immediate release Niacin can also be liver toxic. Beware the Niacin "flush" which is harmless but can alarm anyone. Red, flushed prickling skin with an intense itch is your reward for 5 grams of Niacin per day.
Answered 4/30/2016
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Stop: Recent clinical trials have not shown benefit for niacin. Talk with your physician.
Answered 5/16/2016
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Liver damage: That is a very high dose. It may damage the liver. There is no evidence of benefit on cholesterol or heart disease according to new research reported this year.
Answered 11/25/2014
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