I want to take 10 grams of b5 a day to get rid of acne. A lot of people have said it worked for them and I haven't seen that many side effects. Other than diherrea and bad hair days. Is there any thing else I need to know? Did it work for you. Also I plan on taking Vitamin B complex as well. Most of the websites said you should use it as a base. Also you're supposed to ease into it right. I got that too but seriously is there anything else that I need to know about. Serious answers and I'd like it better if you had tried it or were a doctor or something. Thanks in advance.
2007-02-19 12:47:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Well the good thing about the B vitamins is that they are water soluble so you just pee the excess out. Many people tolerate megadoses of the B vitamins very easilly. I myself took a B-50 complex several times a day for years and years.(should still but slackin' off).
Anyway, good luck with it. Some info here for you:
http://www.pumpnpose.com/b5-faq.shtml
2007-02-19 12:49:54 · answer #1 · answered by special-chemical-x 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Devan. Here is a direct quote on the potential toxicity of B5 from a major, current medical textbook: "Pantothenate toxicity has not been reported to date in humans. Intakes of about 10 g pantothenate as calcium pantothenate daily for up to 6 weeks have resulted in no problems. However, intakes of up to 20 g have been associated with mild intestinal distress and diarrhea, and lower intakes of 100 mg may increase niacin excretion."
2007-02-19 22:28:18 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
long term effects can include serious homeostasic dependancy and excessive withdrawl periods, however, if you only plan on taking them for a short time you should be fine. B vitamins are water soluble and will be released in urine. you should research urinary tract effects first. always stop taking the vit if you have discomfort urinating and see a doctor.
2007-02-19 20:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by iketronic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a bit of research I did find that it was recommended for acne. I did not see any side effects . People taking niacin as a super supplement have developed fevers and other things.
2007-02-19 20:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋