Re: Niacinamide's affinity for BZD receptor?

Posted by Larry Hoover on May 10, 2003, at 12:57:18

In reply to Niacinamide's affinity for BZD receptor?, posted by Ame Sans Vie on May 10, 2003, at 11:23:24

> Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Much of the research into the psychological effects of niacinamide (also known as nicotinamide) was done in the former Soviet Union. Whether or not the niacinamide binds in the same place as do benzodiazepines is the matter of some dispute, but the effect is not in dispute. There is a very clear anxiolytic activity, sometimes likened to that of diazepam.
Looking at this substance just now, I found that niacinamide increases neuronal turnover of choline, and thus potentiates acetylcholine activity. Moreover, in animal models of Parkinsonism and major depression, niacinamide increases serotonin turnover.
I was unaware of these effects. Thanks for bringing it up.
Lar

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Niacinamide's affinity for BZD receptor? Ame Sans Vie 5/10/03
Re: Niacinamide's affinity for BZD receptor? Larry Hoover 5/10/03
Where can you buy Niacinamide? lawrence S. 5/10/03
Re: Where can you buy Niacinamide? » lawrence S. Ame Sans Vie 5/10/03
Lar, Re: Niacinamide's affinity for BZD receptor? McPac 5/11/03
Mac Pac, Ame Sans Vie, does this mean it's good? lawrence S. 5/12/03
Re: Mac Pac, Ame Sans Vie, does this mean it's good? Ame Sans Vie 5/12/03
Re: Lar, Re: Niacinamide's affinity for BZD receptor? » McPac Larry Hoover 5/12/03
Re: Mac Pac, Ame Sans Vie, does this mean it's good? Larry Hoover 5/12/03
How long do the effects last? lawrence S. 5/13/03
Re: How long do the effects last? » lawrence S. Ame Sans Vie 5/13/03
Amazing Niacinamide lowers blood pressure too! lawrence S. 5/13/03
Re: Amazing Niacinamide lowers blood pressure too! » lawrence S. 4WD 5/26/05
Redirect: Niacinamide Dr. Bob 5/27/05

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