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Niacin 500 mg 100 capsules
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Price: $9.95
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The nutrient of choice to reduce cholesterol
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Niacin, in doses of one to three grams per day, has been shown to be a safe
and
effective substance to reduce serum cholesterol levels. Niacin deficiency can
cause the debilitating disease pellagra. Niacin releases histamines and causes
capillary dilation which may cause a harmless flushing of the skin. This
effect
can be lessened by taking the niacin after eating or by starting with a low
dose (50-100 mg) and increasing it gradually as tolerance develops. Diabetics
should take niacin only under the supervision of their physician.
CAUTION: It has been recommended that niacin in doses over 500-1,000 mg be
taken only under the supervision of a physician. Niacin in high doses can
cause
a harmless tingling, itching, or reddening of the skin. These symptoms usually
rapidly resolve with continued use, but they may be intolerable in a few
people. In some people, high-dose niacin may cause elevations of liver enzymes
(SGOT, SGPT, GGTP), and/or worsening of glucose tolerance. Niacin is
contraindicated in people with liver disease, diabetes, or with a history of
ulcers. In these cases, we suggest switching to inositol hexanicotinate (IHN)
which has not been known to cause those problems.
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