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Is 500mg of niacin (no flush) safe to take after a concussion? i read it can help after brain injuries but im not sure. i can't see my doc until june
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See below: There are many claims with very little science to support use of supplements for traumatic brain injury. Please see this peer reviewed article from the National Library of Medicine: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3205506/ There is no support for the use of Niacin.
Answered 5/20/2015
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