How to Take Niacin Without Getting Diabetes

[Bolt_Upright]

I just learned there is an increased risk of diabetes on niacin therapy: heart.bmj.com/content/102/3...

This study was based on people taking Niacin for cardiovascular reasons, which I think would be dosed at 500 to 6000 mg a day: mayoclinic.org/drugs-supple...

According to this video you should be able to eliminate the diabetes risk by not having carbs 3 to 6 hours after your niacin, therefore I will start taking my 1000 mg of niacin after my last meal of the day: How to Take Niacin Without Getting Diabetes youtu.be/76mrnovnGQ4(Not working as expected?)

[gaga1958]

so, its ok to take the entire 1,000mg all at one time?

[Bolt_Upright in reply to gaga1958]

I don't know if it is okay. I take 1000 at one time. When they treat for high cholesterol the dose is 500 to 2000 mg 1 to 3 times a day.

Apparently there are risks: youtube.com/@chrismasterjoh...

[Lyricist in reply to Bolt_Upright]

also worth reminding ourselves that Niacin is not recommended for anyone on statins (eg Atorvastatin which advises against taking both)

[Bolt_Upright in reply to Lyricist]

Great point!

[Gcf51 in reply to Bolt_Upright]

How about time release?