Dr. Mary Dan Eades
See book keywords and concepts |  Remember that fiber also absorbs the minerals from the food it is in, so take extra minerals separate from the fiber.
• vitamin b3 helps lower cholesterol. Recommendation: Eat leafy greens, wheat germ, tuna, and beans. Supplement with 300 mg daily. Warning: Do not exceed this amount. Do not use a sustained-release formula, and do not take niacin if you have a liver disorder, gout, or high blood pressure.
• Lower your total cholesterol levels with chromium picolinate. Recommendation: Take 400 to 600 micrograms daily.
• Coenzyme Ql0 improves circulation. Recommendation: Take 60 mg daily. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
See book keywords and concepts |  Nicotinic acid, in addition to being known as niacin, is also known as pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, vitamin b3, 3-pyridine-carboxylic acid, pyridine-beta-carboxylic acid, antipellagra vitamin and pellagra preventive factor. The molecular formula of nicotinic acid is C6H5NO2. The molecular weight of nicotinic acid is 123.11 daltons and the structural formula is:
COOH
Nicotinic Acid
Nicotinamide is also known as pyridine-3-carboxamide, niacinamide and nicotinic acid amide. Its molecular formula is C6H6N2O and its molecular weight is 122.13 daltons. |
Earl Mindell
See book keywords and concepts |  Drinkers need more of this vitamin because alcohol interferes with proper absorption.
31. vitamin b3 (Niacin, Niacinamide, Nicotinic Acid, Nicotinamide)
Facts:
Water soluble and a member of the B-complex family.
Usually measured in milligrams (mg.).
Using the amino acid tryptophan, the body can manufacture its own niacin.
A person whose body is deficient in Bl, B2, and B6 will not be able to produce niacin from tryptophan.
Lack of niacin can bring about negative personality changes.
The RDI/RDA for niacin is 13-19 mg. for adults. For nursing mothers the recommendation is 20 mg. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  A therapeutic dosage is up to 400 milligrams for the prevention of migraine headaches.
°&> vitamin b3 (Niacin)
Niacin plays a role in many different functions in the body. It remains one of the cheapest and most effective cholesterol-lowering substances that we know about. It lowers all those blood markers that should be low, such as total cholesterol, LDL (the so-called "bad cholesterol"), lipoprotein A, triglycerides (fats in the blood), and fibrinogen. | | There are few potential side effects from B vitamins, but some people do get nausea and skin flushing, which is associated with vitamin b3 (niacin).
I have had a few patients who cannot tolerate any amounts of supplemental B vitamins. In these cases, an underlying metabolism problem in the liver is often the root cause. This may be helped with a detoxification program and by using food-based vitamins. Specific B vitamin recommendations follow.
THE B-COMPLEX ROSTER
^ Vitamin Bj^ (Thiamin)
Alcoholics are at the biggest risk of having a B2 deficiency. |
Andrew Chevallier
See book keywords and concepts |  Constituents
Tamarind contains 16-plant acids (including nicotinic acid - vitamin b3), a volatile oil (with geranial, geraniol, and limonene), sugars, pectin, 0.8% potassium, and fats. Vitamin C was formerly believed to be among the constituents of tamarind, but this is now disputed. History & Folklore Sailors ate tamarind fruit as a nourishing complement to their otherwise starchy diet in the belief that eating the fruit would prevent scurvy. However, it appears that tamarind does not in fact contain vitamin C. |
Ronald L. Hoffman, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  A fascinating international study is now under way to evaluate the effects of a familiar nutrient in forestalling IDDM: nicotinamide, or vitamin b3. In addition, new evidence suggests that protein from cow's milk may be the environmental trigger for IDDM in genetically susceptible individuals. The way is open to the prevention of IDDM in our time. Also, in recognition of the importance of Syndrome X in the causation of not just diabetes, but also hypertension, high cholesterol, and consequent heart disease, new drugs designed to combat it are being devised. |
Neal Barnard, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  If you are considering medications, at the top of the list is vitamin b3, or niacin. Its benefits are now well established. It reduces total cholesterol levels by 15-20 percent, cuts triglycerides by 20-50 percent, and increases HDL (the good cholesterol) by 15-20 percent.21
Niacin treatment usually begins at doses of 100-250 mg one to three times a day with meals and is gradually increased. Most people need one to three grams per day, split between two to three doses.
Its major side effect is an uncomfortable flushing or itching that occurs in almost everyone who takes it. |
Dr. Mary Dan Eades
See book keywords and concepts | | Specific mem-¦rs of the B vitamin family also have more direct effects on less-ing alcohol damage and in helping to curb the addictive cravings, it's look at these now.
• vitamin b3 (niacin) may also become depleted in chronic alcohol abuse and may contribute to the agitation, confusion, mental cloudiness, and disorientation sometimes seen in this condition. Correcting the deficiency by eating a diet rich in food sources for niacin and by supplementation may reduce both your craving for alcohol and its toxicity to your body. |
Earl Mindell
See book keywords and concepts | | Some smart nutrients you'd be wise to look into and look for, especially in combination supplements, are: Vitamin E, grapeseed extract, lipoic acid, NADH (coenzyme I), vitamin Bl (thiamin), vitamin b3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12, folic acid, choline, L-carnitine, phenylalanine, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), DMAE (dimethylamino-ethanol), ginkgo biloba, goto kola, hupA (huperzine A), magnesium, pregnenolone, phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylcholine, and inositol. None of these brain-boosters will make you an Einstein, but they can help you remember where you put your car keys. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler
See book keywords and concepts | | Niacin is proving to be one of the most potent cholesterol-lowering substances around. Used properly, it can be more effective—and safer—than the commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs. vitamin b6—This vitamin can boost immunity in some very important ways. It has been effective against some cancers, including melanoma. vitamin b12—It turns out that this oft-maligned vitamin may really boost energy, after all. It's also been showing some anti-cancer effects, among other things. biotin—For those with "cowlicks" or the "uncombable hair syndrome," biotin can be miraculous, indeed. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  B3, acts as a vasodilator, increasing blood flow to the skin and many other parts of the body. Some people also experience sexual stimulation from this niacin flush. Zinc seems to be especially related to male fertility and sex drive. Low zinc levels may lead to impotence, a low sperm count, and a loss of sexual interest. However, taking more than 100 mg. daily is not recommended as this can reduce immune function and absorption of other minerals, such as copper and manganese. Prostate health and testosterone hormone production may also be influenced by zinc. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts |  B3 is used by both cardiologists and nutritionally oriented doctors to lower cholesterol levels, but niacin also lowers TG levels.26 The amount of niacin needed to lower cholesterol and TGs is several grams per day. Such quantities often have side effects and should not be taken without the supervision of a cardiologist or nutritionally oriented doctor. Rather than using niacin (and risking side effects), doctors of natural medicine increasingly use inositol hexaniacinate (p. 303) in the amount of 500 mg 3 times per day.27'28
Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? | | B3 (p. 339)—sometimes in the form of niacinamide (up to 4 grams per day), vitamin B6 (p. 340) (up to 800 mg per day), and vitamin E (p. 344) (up to 1,200 IU per day). During that time, not a single new case of tardive dyskinesia was seen, even though many of the people were taking neuroleptic drugs.1 Another psychiatrist who routinely used niacinamide, vitamin C, and vitamin B-complex (p. 341) over a 28-year period, rarely saw tardive dyskinesia develop in her patients. | | B3) may decrease thyroid hormone levels. In one small study, five people were given an average of 2.6 grams of nicotinic acid per day to help lower blood fat levels.19 After a year or more, thyroid hormone levels had fallen significantly in each person, although none experienced symptoms of hypothyroidism. In another case report, thyroid hormone levels decreased in two individuals who were taking nicotinic acid for high cholesterol (p. 79) and triglycerides (p. 85); one of these individuals was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. | | B3, can reduce the formation of a kynurenic acid—a substance that has been linked to photosensitivities. One trial studied the effects of niacinamide in people who had polymorphous light eruption, one of the photosensitivity diseases.10 Taking 1 gram 3 times per day, most people remained free of problems despite exposure to the sun.
Adenosine monophosphate (AMP) (p. 263) is a substance made in the body and is also found as a supplement, although it is not widely available. | | B3) during the first trimester has been correlated with higher birth weights, longer length, and larger head circumference (all signs of healthier infants).14
Calcium (p. 277) needs double during pregnancy.15 Low dietary intake of this mineral is associated with increased risk of pre-eclampsia, a potentially dangerous (but preventable) condition characterized by high blood pressure and swelling. Supplementation with calcium may reduce the risk of pre-term delivery, which is often associated with pre-eclampsia. Calcium may also reduce the risk of hypertensive (p. 89) disorders of pregnancy. | | B3 (p. 339) in the form of niacin, vitamin B2 (p. 338), vitamin B6 (p. 340), coenzyme Q10 (p. 283), and cysteine (p. 286), an amino acid. Herbs, such as bilberry (p. 396), turmeric (p. 465) (curcumin), grape seed or pine bark (p. 324) extracts, and ginkgo (p. 427) can also provide powerful antioxidant protection for the body.
A wide variety of antioxidant enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and herbs may be the best way to provide the body with the most complete protection against free radical damage.
Arginine
The amino acid (p. |
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