I've been told to take Niacin to help lower Cholesterol. How much is too much,are there adverse conditions?

Answer 1

Too much Niacin at one time can make you itch and feel like you are burning up... your body turns red and it's very uncomfortable... when taking Niacin you need to drink ALOT of water....

Answer 2

Niacin is a vitamin B and is water soluble so it doesn’t stored body; you need to take it daily.
Most of them are sold in 1 strength only and unless directed by a doctor, 1 tablet a day is enough.
Niacin also come in a flush and a no flush.
Flushing is cause when the blood vesels expand slightly.
If it get to uncomfortable, drink a glass of ice water and it will break the flush.

Answer 3

Niacin is a water soluble B vitamin so it is basically impossible to get too much. Any niacin above what your body needs will be excreted in urine and feces and does not build up to toxic levels. You might notice that your urine is a bright yellow but that is it. Water soluble vitamins are easily excreted, fat soluble (vitamin A, D, E, K) will build up to toxic levels as they are not as easily excreted from the system. You might also want to try Fish Oil and Garlic to assist with lowering your Cholesterol. Good luck!

Answer 4

Niacin can cause flushing of the skin, sweating, and hot flashes. Nothing too serious...just annoying. If your doc told you to take it, just take however much he said...if you get the side effects, spread it out over smaller doses, rather that taking a lot at one time. Eating with it might help. I know I get nausea when I take some vitamins on empty stomach...even threw up a couple times.

Answer 5

to help prevent niacin flush take an aspirin 325 one half hour before you take the niacin, if your doctor said to take niacin then any side affects ( like flush) are not worth stopping the niacin. Good luck with this.

Answer 6

Yes you can take too much. I took too much once and went to take a hot shower. It felt like a thousand ants biting me it was horrible