Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush... » KayeBaby

Posted by Larry Hoover on April 21, 2007, at 11:47:46

In reply to Niacin-why do I sometimes flush..., posted by KayeBaby on April 20, 2007, at 15:31:49

> and sometimes not at the same dose (100)
>
> Does it have to do with histamine levels?
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> Thanks!
> Kaye
Not directly. It is a histaminic response, though. It's generally thought that people will adapt to niacin, and that the flush reaction will fade over multiple exposures. Why are you using niacin (nicotinic acid)? Niacinamide is less likely to cause this reaction, and is anxiolytic/antihistaminic.
Lar

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Niacin-why do I sometimes flush... KayeBaby 4/20/07
Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush... Meri-Tuuli 4/21/07
Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush... » KayeBaby Larry Hoover 4/21/07
Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush... KayeBaby 4/21/07
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Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush... KayeBaby 4/26/07
Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush... FredPotter 4/26/07
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