Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Why should Niacin be of the non-flushing variety for relief of menstrual cramps? Why not the plain niacin? Alobar - " JoAnn Guest " <angelprincessjo Monday, August 25, 2003 3:28 AM Natural Pain Relief > Natural Pain Relief > JoAnn Guest Jun 15, 2003 > 14:36 PDT > <snip> > > Period Pains- > > Females who suffer from cramping have been shown to produce greater > levels of prostaglandins (the hormones secreted by the uterine > lining). Evening primrose oil is rich in Gamma-Linoleic Acid (GLA) > an anti-inflammatory prostaglandin that can counter the inflammatory > hormones causing pain. > > If you suffer, take the equivalent of 250mg of GLA a day for three > months and monitor the relief. > Nutritionists also > recommend niacin (vitamin B3), which triggers a dilation of the > blood vessels to improve blood flow to the contracting uterus. Look > for a non-flushing form and take, as directed on the bottle, for > five days from the onset of symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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