Cholesterol and Vitamin B3

[robint]

Has anyone tried the Vitamen B3 (500mg) approach (Niacin, not nicotinamide). I am on a course now for 3 months having argued my case with my GP.

Ive become reasonably adjusted to the flushing discomfort after 3 weeks

Robin

[robint]

Hi Ted

have you been taking B3 long, what dose? Can you get a test done to see the effect?

BTW, I am told that extended release Niacin is not as effective and the so called non flush variety (nicotinamide), definately doesnt work

Taking high dose niacin may increase the risk of a gout episode in those susceptible

What dose of quercetin?

In my case, I am taking Naproxen 500 pain relief tabs and I take one in the morning and about 2 hours after I take the Niacin tab after eating some food. I get a minimal flushing discomfort maybe an hour or two after and it last half an hour but is quite tolerable.

I dont take aspirin cos of the effect on the gut but I do take Omeprazol to combat the NSAID effect on the gut.

[hairyfairy]

I`d try it if I could find out how to get some. None of the chemists in my area sell it.

[robint]

this is what I used but I bought it from Solgar direct

solgaronline.co.uk/B3--Niac...

Niacin or sometimes called nicotinic acid, not any of the -amides or slow release, they dont work

Used to be part of Boots

they also have

solgaronline.co.uk/Solgar-Q...

[robint]

This is natural medicine not pharma stuff, and its not quackery. Naturopathy got itself such a bad name. Just google and make your own mind up.

you see your gp could never recommend anything like this cos it doesnt have a proven clinical record and he open himself up to a law suit for malpratice

Sometimes you gotta fix it yourself, cos the pharmas aint gonna trial this, no profit for them

[Mikky]

I've been considering taking B3 after encountering problems with the Atorvastatin and found this link doctoryourself.com/niacin.html which seem to give some useful info re taking B3, and on the strength of this, I have decided to order some, just looking for a good deal, both price-wise & quality.