NIACIN (Vitamin B3) Impact on Cholesterol

Nicotinic Acid(Niacin) and Nicotinamide or Niacinamide (amine group attached).
(Flushing) (nonFlushing)

Deficiency associated with the following.
Highly refined dietscorn, refined carbs, sugars, rice and alcohol, vegan diet.
GI disease
Antacids
Certain medications
Excess alcohol use

Pellegra4 Ds
Dermatitis
Dementia
Diarrhea
Death

Impact on cholesterol
Decreases LDL, triglycerides, Lipoprotein (a) Lpa and increase HDL.

Foods: Liver, chicken breast, tuna, salmon, turkey, anchovies, and eggs, nutritional yeast
Partially synthesized in the liver from tryptophan requires riboflavin(B2)/iron

Test:
Measured in urineniacin metabolites.

Other benefits:
1. Brain health
2. Cholesterol levels
3. Skin healthUV protection and reactions
4. Pellagramental confusion, diarrhea, weakness, loss of appetite, scaly skin especially in sun exposed areas. (dermatitis, dementia and diarrhea)
5. ATP production
6. Cell signaling and making and repairing DNA/antioxidant.
7. Diabetesinsulin sensitivity.
8. Memorybrain and nerve health
9. Arthritisreduces inflammation
10. Sleepmanages stress levels
11. Hair growthoxygen
12. Chapped lips.
13. Nutrient metabolismproteins, fats and carbohydrates

Dosage: 1200 to 2000 mg per day.
Side effects: Flushing(aspirin or applesauce), itchy skin, increase uric acid and on rare occasions hepatotoxicity

HPS2 Thriveuse laropiprant to get rid of the flush
AIM HighNiacin plus a statin

HPS2 Thrive https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056...
AIM High https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056...

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