Controlled-Release Niacin

Vitamin B3 niacin is an important vitamin for the body, and it is precisely one of the eight water soluble types of B vitamins. Almost all of the B vitamin classes will help the body transform carbohydrates into sugar or glucose, which can then be burned to make energy. Likewise well-known as complex B vitamins, B3 niacin are indispensable in assisting the body decompose protein and fat.

Complex B vitamins also play an important role with keeping muscle tone within the digestive tract, combined with the health of the skin, nervous system, liver, eyes, hair, and mouth. Even though a lot of people connect creative with the aspect of muscles and muscle tone, vitamin B3 nicotinic acid is as equally important – if not more important.

B3 niacin is also important with getting harmful or poisonous chemicals out of the body. It can also aid the body make different sex and stress related hormones within the adrenal glands, among other parts of the body. The vitamin is as well useful for helping with sexual dysfunction as well. This can be great news for those who have difficulties with pleasing their mate.

Besides very effective with improving circulation, B3 niacin can also help to decrease cholesterol levels found in the blood. Although vitamin B3 niacin is great as a stand alone supplement, it should also be taken in with foods that contain protein, due to the fact that the body is able to transform the amino acid known as tryptophan into niacin.

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Slo-Niacin Polygel Controlled-Release Niacin, 500 mg, 100 Tablets
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Slo-Niacin Tablets are manufactured utilizing a unique, patented polygel controlled-release delivery system. This exclusive technology assures the gradual and measured release of niacin (nicotinic acid) and is designed to reduce the incidence of flushing and itching available in 250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg strengths.
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Designed to reduce the incidence of flushing and itching Doctor Recommended Dietary supplement
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Flushing does occur!!!!   Review Date: June 17, 2010 Reviewer: Jerome Parness, Everyone is different, but anyone who says that flushing does not occur with this slow release product is not working with a full deck... of experiences. In my case, I thought my ears and back were on fire. I have no idea how well this product works on reducing cholesterol, as the literature says that you have to be above 1gm per day to begin to see beneficial effects, but given the degree of flushing, I am loathe to increase the dose. Moreover, there has been no adaptation to the effects, but they are eased if the pill is taken with a meal. I can't imagine taking this at night before going to sleep - I am afraid of waking up with hot flashes. Minimal flushing, HDL up, LDL down   Review Date: June 6, 2010 Reviewer: Peter Matthews, Roslindale, MA United States My HDL (good cholesterol) number was low, so my doctor recommended timed-release niacin, 250mg. Brooks brand worked well for me, no flushing, and measurable improvement. However, when they went out of business, I had difficulty finding a replacement that did not make me flush. My doctor then recommended Slo-Niacin Polygel Controlled-Release Niacin, 250 mg, 100 Tablets (Pack of 2) (obtained from Amazon), which fixed the flushing. However, my HDL was back down to its prior level. Next, this Slo-Niacin 500 mg, which I obtained at Costco. This occasionally caused flushing - my doctor recommended taking it at bedtime, which fixed that. All my numbers got better! However, at the same time I resumed taking a daily fish oil supplement (Kirkland), which is active in this area as well. (Even with enteric coating, I get the occasional fish burp, which is why I had stopped - I might have been taking it during the prior improvement.) So, I cannot say whether the niacin, the fish oil, or the combination was responsible, but I'm sticking with the program. slo niacin   Review Date: March 28, 2010 Reviewer: Leon Bender, Started on Niaspan for $ 100 copay on Medicare part D,and changed to Slo Niacin for $17.After 1 month no side effects such as flushing or upset stomach.It's a winner. Warning - "flushing" doesn't really describe it   Review Date: December 27, 2009 Reviewer: davisite, Davis, CA USA Different people can react differently, and apparently many people have no problem taking Slo-Niacin. But I just wanted to warn others as to what *can* happen, since it took me completely by surprise. I had been told that niacin can cause "flushing," which I took to me some redness of the face. What I did not suspect was that one day (about 3 hrs after taking the pill) I would be sitting in my chair and my back would start to feel as it was on fire. Soon afterward, my entire body, from head to toe, was red and burning. It felt and looked like the worst sunburn you've ever had, only more so. It tingled and itched; my skin was hot but my body was cold and shivering. I was so scared that I went to urgent care. They had me chew a couple of aspirin, and whether because of the aspirin or on its own, it went away after about an hour. If I had known that all of this was a possible side effect, I wouldn't have freaked out so much. I didn't even know for sure that it was the niacin -- that was the doctor's opinion -- because I had been taking it for two weeks without a problem. I thought I might be having some kind of mega allergic reaction to god knows what. We speculate that there may have been a defective pill that was not "slow release," and perhaps that is why I was able to take it for two weeks without a problem. So, my beef with Slo-Niacin is its failure to fully disclose possible side effects. For all I know this is otherwise great stuff, and for most people this kind of side effect would not occur. But be prepared for the possibility. This stuff made me feel like I was on fire   Review Date: October 30, 2009 Reviewer: Spyder, beautiful Florida I decided to switch from my previous Niacin, which was 250mg that I was taking 2 pills a day, to a 500mg pill. My previous brand never mentioned "flush free" so I thought my body would not react to the Niacin that didn't say "flush free." But to be safe, when looking for a new brand, I saw the description above that said "Reduces the incidence of flushing and itching" and I was sold. Also, I was looking for a Niacin that was vegetarian (no gelatin), so this seemed ideal. After about 30 minutes of taking Slo Niacin 500mg, my skin starting to feel like it was on fire. For hours I felt like I had a bad sunburn all over, especially on my limbs. I called my pharmacist and they said to just take a regular aspirin to help with that feeling. It helped very little. It's about 10 hours later and FINALLY that burning feeling is subsiding. On that note, I've thrown out an entire bottle (99 tablets) of Slo Niacin (waste of $19.95). Going back to my Walgreen's Finest brand. Buyer beware and USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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