Posted by KayeBaby on April 21, 2007, at 21:18:15
In reply to Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush... » KayeBaby, posted by Larry Hoover on April 21, 2007, at 11:47:46
> > and sometimes not at the same dose (100)
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> > Does it have to do with histamine levels?
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> > Thanks!
> > Kaye
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> 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.
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> Lar
>Hi Larry,
The reason I am taking niacin rather that niacinamide is due to my reading about Hoffer, Pauling, Pfieffer etc. and their work with nutritional therapies for mental illnesses. Repeatedly they suggest niacin over the other form. I have noticably benefitted from the use of zinc and B6.I have faith in these guys and find the flush effect pleasant. It is purported to be beneficial to the circulation.
Here is but one article that talks about the two forms. All of the info that I dug up on it (admittedly in the orthomolecular circles) seemed to prize the standard niacin.
This info may not be up to date.
Does the niacinamide work as well?
appreciate any info you have on the subject.
Thanks!
kaye
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