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Niacin Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Other Names
- Food Sources
- Function
- Recommendations
- Side Effects
Definition
Niacin is a type of B vitamin. It is water-soluble, which means it is not stored in the body. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.
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Niacin Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Niacin is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. Niacin is also used to prevent and treat pellagra (niacin deficiency), a disease caused by inadequate diet and other medical problems. Niacin is a B-complex vitamin.
How it Works
Niacin comes as a tablet and an extended-release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth. The regular tablet usually is taken two to three times a a day with meals, and the extended-release tablet is taken once a day, at bedtime, with food. Follow the directions on your prescription label or package label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take niacin exactly as directed. Do not take more or ...
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Encyclopedia: Niacin
Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid and vitamin B3, is the organic compound with the formula HO2CC5H4N. This water-soluble, colourless solid is a derivative of pyridine, featuring a carboxylic acid functional group at the 3-position. The designation vitamin B3 also includes the corresponding amide nicotinamide , wherein the CO2H group has been replaced by a CONH2 group. Niacin is converted to niacinamide in vivo, and though the two are identical...
Web Results
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Niacin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin which prevents the deficiency disease pellagra. It is an organic compound with the molecular ...
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Niacin Information from Drugs.com
Mar 24, 2008 ... Niacin (nicotinic acid) is used to to lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Includes Niacin side effects, interactions and indications.
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Niacin to boost your HDL 'good' cholesterol - MayoClinic.com
A Mayo Clinic cholesterol specialist explains how niacin can help boost your HDL .
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Niacin (Vitamin B3, Nicotinic acid), Niacinamide - MayoClinic.com
Vitamin B3 is made up of niacin (nicotinic acid) and its amide, niacinamide, ... Niacin (vitamin B3) and niacinamide are U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
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Niacin - The Linus Pauling Institute
Professional review of the functions, food sources, deficiency diseases, drug interactions, and recommened daily intakes of niacin.
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Niacin and analogs for phosphate control in dialysis--perspective from a...
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Forum Search
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I take 1000 mg. of the no flush niacin which...
I take 1000 mg. of the no flush niacin which has been disputed on this board as not being a true mark of niacin therapy. I have no side effects. At this juncture thinking of plain old niacin... I am
Jul 23, 2008
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Is there a difference between Crystalline niacin and instant release...
I am thinking of trying ordinary instant release niacin as opposed to the extended release stores here in Canada and they don't recognize "crystalline niacin". It seems to me that the ordinary
Nov 02, 2007
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Syntherol and Niacin?
Can Synthelator be taken with Niacin? Thanks, DB Syntherol and Niacin do not affect each other.I meant to say Synthelator!! I'm such ...
Aug 26, 2008
FAQs
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What is Niacin?
Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as vitamin B-3. It helps the body produce energy by aiding in the synthesis of fat and cholesterol.
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What is nicotinic acid or niacin?
Nicotinic acid or niacin is vitamin B3. To treat high blood cholesterol, triglycerides, and to increase HDL, lower LDL, and decrease the Lp (a), 1 to 3 grams of niacin ...
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What is the difference between SLO-NIACIN Tablets and other niacin...
In contrast to immediate-release niacin formulations that go to work immediately, SLO-NIACIN Tablets (nicotinic acid) contain a patented polygel controlled-release formulation that gradually releases niacin into the body ...
Question and Answer
Does Niacin work for cleasing your body quickly, and how do you use it?
I need to know if niacin detoxifies your body. How long it takes, and how...
I need to know if niacin detoxifies your body. How long it takes, and how...
yes i have done it mant times..it helps because it is a fat burner and marijuana store itself in fat.......dont listen ti idiots
Asked by Julia S - 5 months ago
Is niacin plus a lot of Water and Cranberry Juice enough to Detoxify your body?...
If I start taking 100 mg(or a higher doesage) of niacin plus start drinking ALOT...
If I start taking 100 mg(or a higher doesage) of niacin plus start drinking ALOT...
No, it will not help to clean THC out of your system and aside from the water, that's not going to detox at all. Niacin is a simple B vitamin that...
Asked by dillbryce0702 - 8 months ago
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Does niacin help clear acne?
Try zinc....
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What are the niacin pills side effects
yeah i have seen the redness thing happen, the way i always passed my piss tests was i stopped smoking its worked 90% of the time...
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