Niacin-B3

Niacin, or also known as Nicotinic acid or Vitamin B3 is actually one of the eight different vitamins that are found in the Vitamin B complex. As each of the eight vitamins all have their own responsibilities or jobs in our bodies, so too does Niacin and the corresponding amide Nicotinamide, or Niacinamide. Without getting too scientifically technical, Niacin basically helps the body by playing essential roles in energy metabolism in the living cell and DNA repair.

Niacin if often taken by people in a supplemental form by pill for various reasons. One of the common reasons is because many people that do drugs believe that Niacin will help with marijuana drug testing. Many people that have drug screening coming up will try a Niacin flush hoping to rid themselves of the drug, thinking that because some of the effects of Niacin are that it plays a role in removing toxic and harmful chemicals from the body. When flushin Niacin through your body for whatever reason, there are going to be a variety of reactions to Niacain that your body will show. Some of the most common side effects of Niacin are flushing of the skin, lasting 15-30 minutes in duration, along with a strange itching sensation and a reddening of the skin. It may cause headache or nausea. Taking high doses of Niacin may cause liver damage, can elevate blood sugar or you can even suffer Hyperuricemia. Because of the Niacin side effects like how it flushes the skin, or causes it to turn red and burn, it has been attributed to enflamed Rosecea. Niacin taken by victoms of Rosecea can expect a flare up of their pre-existing condition, and should probably stay away from taking Niacin, or Vitamin B3 all together.

When taken large doses Niacin increases the level high density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good" cholesterol in the blood, also known as Niacin cholesterol. The effects of Niacin and cholesterol are closely related in the body so Niacin is used frequently to regulate cholesterol synthesis.

There are many good medical uses for the supplement Niacin and if you are interested in learning more about the benefits versus the risks of taking Niacin then you should consult your doctor. Many people also find information they need by going online and doing a search on Niacin and Niacin side effects or Niacinamide which will give you all the information you need to make informed decisions.