Niacin (Vitamin B3)

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Niacin (Vitamin B3)

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Niacin is a water-soluble B vitamin, called vitamin B3. Other forms of

niacin like nicotinamide, niacinamide and non-flushing types (timed-released)

do not provide the benefits that *true* niacin does.

Niacin Flush

An important characteristic of *true* niacin is that it causes a flush,

which means it is opening up the small blood vessels and capillaries, so more

blood flows through them. These are the blood vessels that are of most

value in reaching fatty tissues.

Therefore toxins which are stored in fatty tissues are moved into the

bloodstream and processed out of the body. Other forms such as like

nicotinamide, niacinamide and non-flushing types do not cause dilation of the

blood

vessels.

Timed-release versions of niacin have been made available to avoid the

*flush* effect. The problem with most timed-released niacin is that they are

associated with a high degree of liver problems. Timed-released forms of

nicotinic acid are intended for a prolonged release of niacin during its 6-8

hour transit time in the intestines, but timed-release niacin is also

associated with greater toxicity, and safe doses are much lower than the

normal-release forms of *true* niacin.

It*s important to note that the flush caused by niacin is not harmful or

dangerous. It is actually a sign of improved blood flow. Also niacin

oxygenates the blood.

When you get a niacin **flush** it*s an indication that the niacin is

causing small blood vessels in your body to expand in size. Many of your small

blood vessels, called **capillaries** are so small that blood cells can

only go through them in single file. And sometimes small capillaries are

clogged so blood can*t get through. Blood carries nutrients, hormones, oxygen

and other vital substances to every cell in the body.

It is the capillaries that take care of the vast majority of all cells in

the body. There are large arteries near the heart, and they get smaller and

smaller as they extend from the heart. At the end of every large artery is

a very large network of capillaries, with a high number of them near the

surface of the skin.

The niacin causes even the tiniest capillaries to expand so they are able

to carry 2 or 3 blood cells at the same time. This means a tremendous

increase in blood flow, nutrients, oxygen, hormones and other vital substances

to the areas supplied by these capillaries.

Flushing causes the skin to turn red and tingle, and it will feel hot and

itchy. This particularly happens to the face, neck, and ears. Dry skin has

also been experienced. The hot feeling is similar to **hot flashes**

experienced by women during menopause. *Flushing* occurs because the capillaries

are opening up in the skin.

As the blood flows in these areas it helps the cells of the blood vessels

and capillaries get rid of their waste products, which is less able to

happen without a good blood flow. This also increases the production of

**histamines.** Histamines are a natural substance produced by every cell in the

body when it is under attack and it carries away the toxins. Histamine is

what causes itching.

High doses of niacin will also cause headaches, lightheadedness and other

reactions in the body be cause of the toxins being released. Anyone with

liver disease, including people who consume more than 2 alcoholic beverages

per day, should not take more than 1,000 mg of niacin per day. This includes

candida sufferers because candida puts out toxins that are mostly alcohol

which causes livers problems.

Niacin should always be taken with vitamin B complex - for details on

taking niacin and vitamin B complex see Supplements - Description & Doses

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Benefits of Niacin

1. Niacin dilates (opens up, makes wider) all blood vessels in the

body, including the tiniest capillaries. This is also called vasodilation.

2. Niacin is a respiratory vitamin that oxgenates the body - scroll

down the bottom of this article to see other nutrients that are also

oxgenating:

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3. Toxins are mostly stored in fatty tissues in the body in order to

protect vital organs. Niacin helps remove these toxins when it is

accompanied by a diet containing plenty of good saturated fats, i.e. coconut

oil,

butter, lard, fish oil and other natural occurring fats from meats and eggs.

4. Niacin works with other B vitamins to convert proteins, fats and

carbohydrates into energy.

5. Niacin promotes a healthy appetite and aids digestion by increasing

the product of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

6. Niacin improves circulation.

7. Niacin is required for maintaining healthy skin.

8. Niacin aids in the functioning of the nervous system.

9. Niacin helps lower blood pressure.

10. Niacin processes alcohol in the blood stream.

11. Niacin helps in the formation of red blood cells.

12. Niacin also helps the body make various sex and stress-related

hormones in the adrenal glands and other parts of the body.

13. Protection against and detoxification of toxins, pollutants, drugs,

alcohol, narcotics, etc.

14. Niacin can relieve migraine headache.

15. Niacin may also help prevent or treat mental disorders.

16. Niacin is essential for the activity of many enzymes in the body.