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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?
Thanks!
Kaye
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 21, 2007, at 11:34:59
In reply to Niacin-why do I sometimes flush..., posted by KayeBaby on April 20, 2007, at 15:31:49
Dunno I think its just one of those side effects of the b-vits that is harmless and known about. Like one of them makes your pee turn bright yellow.
Google it perhaps?
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?
>
> Thanks!
> KayeNot 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
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)
> >
> > Does it have to do with histamine levels?
> >
> > 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
>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
Posted by KayeBaby on April 21, 2007, at 21:19:12
In reply to Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush... » KayeBaby, posted by Larry Hoover on April 21, 2007, at 11:47:46
Posted by FredPotter on April 25, 2007, at 23:19:14
In reply to Niacin-why do I sometimes flush..., posted by KayeBaby on April 20, 2007, at 15:31:49
There's a niacin flush test which if negative shows you might be schizophrenic. If positive it means you definitely aren't. So good news eh?
Posted by KayeBaby on April 26, 2007, at 17:57:40
In reply to Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush... » KayeBaby, posted by FredPotter on April 25, 2007, at 23:19:14
So how does that work? If you flush you might be and if you don't flush you are not???
Thanks!
Kaye
Posted by FredPotter on April 26, 2007, at 19:47:57
In reply to Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush..., posted by KayeBaby on April 26, 2007, at 17:57:40
If you flush you're not. If you don't flush you might be
Posted by KayeBaby on April 29, 2007, at 13:12:27
In reply to Re: Niacin-why do I sometimes flush..., posted by FredPotter on April 26, 2007, at 19:47:57
Got it.
Here's to flushing, then.
Thanks!
Kaye
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