Need sugg.for anxiety treatment (CAROL)

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In a message dated 12/26/2007 12:24:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,

kaimarisa writes:

 

>>>I was having mini panic attacks on the freeway. I tried very small

amounts of niacin (50 mg -100mg). <<<

 

 

 

How very weird. The only place that I am prone to panic attacks is on the

freeway as well. I drive on the back roads, only! Thankfully I live in an

area where the freeways aren't prevalent.

 

What is niacin? Is that the B-vitamin? And what is flushing?

 

How would I take niacin? In pill form I assume and with food?

 

Thanks for sharing that.

 

Dawn

 

 

 

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Dawn,

 

Niacin is Vitamin B3 - you can find 'no flush' versions of B3. Also a

good idea to take a B complex supplement in conjunction.

 

Regards

Sharon

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I also heard you should take a good quality B complex vitamin

supplement. I took the " flush " version, but low amounts and worked my

way up until I had a flush. I don't know if the " no flush " niacin is as

effective. From what I understand the flush is a release of histimine,

and it lasts typically about 30-60 minutes. I highly recommend trying

it but in small amounts, expecially when you start. It is inexpensive

and I can drive on the freeways again. Yea!!!

 

Carol

 

 

, " sharonstrahan "

<sharonstrahan wrote:

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> Dawn,

>

> Niacin is Vitamin B3 - you can find 'no flush' versions of B3. Also a

> good idea to take a B complex supplement in conjunction.

>

> Regards

> Sharon

>

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In a message dated 12/31/2007 7:56:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,

sharonstrahan writes:

 

>>Niacin is Vitamin B3 - you can find 'no flush' versions of B3. <<<

 

 

 

What does 'no flush' mean?

 

Thanks!

 

Dawn

 

 

 

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Hi Dawn,

 

There are a couple of kinds of vitamin B3:

- nicotinic acid

- nicotinamide or niacinamide

 

nicotinic acid provides the flushing effect... that is the blood

vessels dilate and histamine is released. So your skin will go very

pink and you may itch a little. The flush is harmless and will pass

within an hour or so. This form of niacin is especially recommended

for cholesterol lowering properties.

 

nicotinamide (or niacinamide) does not produce the flushing effect and

is not believed to be as beneficial in lowering cholesterol; however,

it is still good for other functions of B3 (like the production of

neurotransmitters).

 

 

In any case, which form you choose is entirely personal if you are not

concerned about cholesterol... I personally don't care for the

flushing effect. Although, as Carol pointed out, you can start with a

very low dose and work your way up over time to minimise the flush

effect. Personally, I choose to take a B50 complex twice daily as

part of a depression and anxiety management programme.

 

cheers

Sharon