FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 B-3 NIACIN This form of B-3 is a vasodilator. Dosage: 100 mg under age 30; 300 mg age 30 to 39; 500 mg age 40 to 49; 1000 mg age 50 and over; taken twice a day after meals. Start with lesser amount if flushing is objectionable. Converts food to energy, lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, helps skin, memory and prevents clumping of red blood cells. May offer some protection against cancer and arthritis. Evidence of niacin causing a reversal of atherosclerosis has been reported. Alcoholics have shortage of this vitamin. Reported to be nontoxic up to 3000 mg per day. The author takes 1000 mg twice a day. Diabetics use with caution. Those who are prone to attacks of gout should avoid high doses of niacin. (6) Do not use delayed or timed-release form which can cause liver damage. Those who take statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs, should not take niacin except under the advice of a physician. (1) For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 B-3 NIACIN This form of B-3 is a vasodilator. Dosage: 100 mg under age 30; 300 mg age 30 to 39; 500 mg age 40 to 49; 1000 mg age 50 and over; taken twice a day after meals. Start with lesser amount if flushing is objectionable. Converts food to energy, lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, helps skin, memory and prevents clumping of red blood cells. May offer some protection against cancer and arthritis. Evidence of niacin causing a reversal of atherosclerosis has been reported. Alcoholics have shortage of this vitamin. Reported to be nontoxic up to 3000 mg per day. The author takes 1000 mg twice a day. Diabetics use with caution. Those who are prone to attacks of gout should avoid high doses of niacin. (6) Do not use delayed or timed-release form which can cause liver damage. Those who take statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs, should not take niacin except under the advice of a physician. (1) For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
