How to Take Niacin (Vitamin B3) for Depression and Anxiety




by Andrew Saul, as featured in 'Food Matters'

Niacin is vitamin B-3, one of the water soluble B-complex vitamins. One of niacin's unique properties is its ability to help you naturally relax and get to sleep more rapidly at night. And it is well established that niacin helps reduce harmful cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph.D. explains: "Niacin is one of the best substances for elevating high density lipoprotein cholesterol (the "good cholesterol) and so decreases the ratio of the total cholesterol over high density cholesterol."

Another niacin feature is its ability to greatly reduce anxiety and depression. Yet another feature of niacin is that it dilates blood vessels and creates a sensation of warmth, called a "niacin flush." This is often accompanied with a blushing of the skin. It is this "flush" or sensation of heat that indicates a temporary saturation of niacin, and that is our topic here.

When you flush, you can literally see and feel that you've taken enough niacin. The idea is to initially take just enough niacin to have a slight flush. This means a pinkness about the cheeks, ears, neck, forearms and perhaps elsewhere. A slight niacin flush should end in about ten minutes or so. If you take too much niacin, the flush may be more pronounced and longer lasting. If you flush beet red for half an hour and feel weird, well, you took too much. And large doses of niacin on an empty stomach is certain to cause profound flushing.

Dr. Hoffer writes: "With larger initial doses, the flush is more pronounced and lasts longer," says Dr. Hoffer. "But with each additional dose, the intensity of the flush decreases and in most patients becomes a minor nuisance rather than an irritant. Niacin should always be taken immediately after finishing ones meal."

I have found that the best way for me to accurately control the flushing sensation is to start with very small amounts of niacin and gradually increase until the first flush is noticed. One method is to start with a mere 25 milligrams (25 mg) three times a day, say with each meal. The next day, try 50 mg at breakfast, 25 mg at lunch and 25 mg at supper. The following day, one might try 50 mg at breakfast, 50 mg at lunch, and 25 mg at supper. And, the next day, 50 mg at each of the three meals. The next day, 75 mg, 50 mg and 50 mg. Then, 75. 75 and 50, and so on. In this way you have increased at the easy rate of only 25 mg per day. One would continue to increase the dosage by 25 mg per day until the flush occurs.

It is difficult to predict a saturation level for niacin because each person is different. As a general rule, the more you hold, the more you need. If you flush early, you don't need much niacin. If flushing doesn't happen until a high level, then your body is obviously using the higher amount of the vitamin.

Now that you've had your first flush, what next? Since a flush indicates saturation of niacin, it is desirable to continue to repeat the flushing, just very slightly, to continue the saturation. This could be done three or more times a day. To get to sleep sooner at night, niacin can be taken to saturation at bedtime, too. You might be asleep before you even notice the flush.

An important point here is that niacin is a vitamin, not a drug. It is not habit forming. Niacin does not require a prescription because it is that safe. It is a nutrient that everyone needs each day. Different people in different circumstances require different amounts of niacin.

Says Dr. Hoffer: "A person's "upper limit is that amount which causes nausea, and, if not reduced, vomiting. The dose should never be allowed to remain at this upper limit. The usual dose range is 3,000 to 9,000 milligrams daily divided into three doses, but occasionally some patients may need more. The toxic dose for dogs is about 5,000 milligrams per 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) body weight. We do not know the toxic dose for humans since niacin has never killed anyone."

Inevitable physician skepticism and questions about niacin's proven safety and effectiveness are best answered in Orthomolecular Psychiatry, edited by David Hawkins, M.D. and Linus Pauling, Ph.D. This nearly 700 page textbook is the standard reference for details on niacin therapy. Persons with a history of heavy alcohol use, liver disorders, diabetes, or pregnancy will especially want to have their physician monitor their use of niacin in quantity. Monitoring long-term use of niacin is a good idea for anyone. It consists of having your doctor check your liver function with a simple blood test.

Plain and simple niacin may be purchased in tablets at any pharmacy or health food store. Tablets typically are available in 50 mg, 100 mg, or 250 mg dosages. The tablets are usually scored down the middle so you can break them in half easily. You can break the halves in half, too, to get the exact amount you want.

If a niacin tablet is taken on an empty stomach, a flush will occur (if it is going to occur at all) within about 20 minutes. If niacin is taken right after a meal, a flush may be delayed. In fact, the flush may occur long enough afterwards that you forgot that you took the niacin! Don't let the flush surprise you. Remember that niacin does that, and you can monitor it easily.

If you want a flush right away, you can powder the niacin tablet. This is easily done by crushing it between two spoons. Powdered niacin on an empty stomach can result in a flush within minutes. Sustained release niacin is often advertised as not causing a flush at all. This claim may not be completely true; sometimes the flush is just postponed. It would probably be difficult to determine your saturation level with a sustained- or time-released product. They are also more costly.

There is nothing wrong with niacinAMIDE, by the way. That form of vitamin B-3 is frequently found in multiple vitamins and B-complex preparations. Niacinamide does not cause a flush at all. In my opinion, it is less effective in inducing relaxation and calming effects. Niacinamide also does not significantly lower serum cholesterol. This is an important distinction to make when purchasing.

It is a good idea to take all the other B-complex vitamins in a separate supplement in addition to the niacin. The B-vitamins, like professional baseball players, work best as a team. Still, the body seems to need proportionally more niacin than the other B vitamins. Even the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for niacin is much more than for any other B-vitamin. Many physicians consider the current RDA for niacin of only 20 mg to be way too low for optimum health. While the government continues to discuss this, it is possible to decide for yourself based on the success of doctors that use niacin for their patients every day.

TO FLUSH OR NOT TO FLUSH? That is this reader’s question:

”We have learned a great deal from your site and your books and also enjoy them. We have also incorporated some of your suggestions in our lifestyle. My question for you is an attempt to clarify what seems to be a difference of opinion about the niacin flush between you and Dr. Hoffer. He had written ( http://www.doctoryourself.com//hoffer_niacin.html ) that the niacin flush is normal with many people and will diminish or go away as the patient continues to use niacin at his recommended level of 3,000 milligrams per day. You, however, state that the flush is an indication of no niacin deficiency ( http://www.doctoryourself.com/niacin.html ). Who is correct or am I misinterpreting one of you?”

Andrew Saul’s Response:

This is how I look at it: Generally speaking, people in fairly good health usually choose to increase their doses gradually in order to minimize flushing. If they do increase the dose slowly, what I describe is pretty accurate. For instance, I've been taking niacin for years, in daily but varying doses depending on my stress level or dietary intake. I know by the flush when I've had enough for the moment. It is like turning off the hot water when the tub is full enough for a nice bath. Dr Hoffer is highly experienced with serious psychiatric cases. Such patients have a niacin dependency, not a mere deficiency. Let’s let him speak for himself:

Abram Hoffer, MD, writes:

“We are both correct. Most people flush at the beginning and gradually get adapted to it unless they stop for a few days and then resume it. A few cannot ever get used to it, and they take the no-flush preparations. But the intensity of the flush is very variable. Generally people who need it the most flush the least. That includes arthritics, schizophrenics, and elderly people with cardiovascular problems. Some schizophrenics do not flush until they get well and then they do. But the presence of the flush or its intensity can not be uniquely used measure the need as there are too many variables such as food in the stomach, whether the drink with it is hot or cold, the kind of food, other medication.”

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Nancy Parlette commented on 30-Sep-2010 11:29 PM5 out of 5 stars
Please, speaking as a person with her Masters of Science in Nutrition. You can AVOID the negative side effects of B3 by taking the inositol hexaniacinate version (IHN). You can take up to 4 grams with NO side effects This is MUCH safer than nicontinic acid. Read the research in the article by Kathleen Head, N.D. called "Inositol Hexaniacinate: a Safer alternative to Niacin. Also Please BALANCE your B's by including B12 and B6 and folic acid just to name a few. Folate and B12 are needed for proper nervous system functioning. They are involved in the syntheses and metabolism of serotonin and other monoamine neurotransmitters and catecholamines.High homocysteine levels have a negative impact on depression as well. Homocysteine metabolism also depends on adequate levels of B6, B12 and folate. Thank you for considering my comments.
Anonymous commented on 01-Oct-2010 06:21 AM5 out of 5 stars
A few years ago, my doctor prescribed 10mg/day of niacin for me. I took it, went out in the sun and came back in very flushed. Moments later, my entire face, mouth, lips and tongue swelled up to the point of no recognition of myself and my breathing became obstructed. Someone called the paramedics who gave me a shot of benadryl to combat the allergic reaction. Lucky for me, you can't overdose on niacin. I am not going to take anymore, flushing or no flushing. My reaction was too severe for me to try it again.
Truth will out and there be trolls.... commented on 01-Oct-2010 11:42 AM5 out of 5 stars
Dear "Anonymous",
You must also be severely allergic to packaged cereal then, since most fortified brands contain around 60 - 90 mg of niacin per 100 grams. Babyfood oatmeal contains 36 mg niacin - you'd better stay away from that, too.
Anya commented on 02-Oct-2010 02:39 AM5 out of 5 stars
what about kids? can children take niacin? what´s the dosis for them?
Tracey commented on 04-Oct-2010 06:35 PM5 out of 5 stars
Hi Anonymous, I think that the severe flush was caused by going out in the sun straight after taking it. I've been taking it for a year or so and have some full on flushes sometimes, there is no way I'd go out in the sun after taking it - it will make the flush worse, anything hot will like having a hot drink afterwards. Also you could have started with the tiniest dose and built up from there. Warm Regards
Rose commented on 07-Oct-2010 10:57 AM5 out of 5 stars
I was prescribed 10 mg of niacin and ended up in the emergency room. It wasn't a simple flush...my entire body became painfully burning, red and swollen. I had difficulty bending joints or moving my face. I also have a gluten intolerance. Could that be related? Niacin sure sounds like a great option...but not for me in the prescribed form.
Anonymous commented on 07-Oct-2010 04:02 PM5 out of 5 stars
can you use this to flush THC out of your system?
Luise Schwab commented on 11-Oct-2010 05:21 AM5 out of 5 stars
I have been using no-flush niacin for about three month until we found the real niacin at a superstore.I'm taking it to lower cholesterol.Don't want to take statins anymore.The real niacin is giving me flushes,sometimes more,sometimes less.I am taking 500mg twice a day with meals.and that is now for the last 2 weeks.The flushing has not stopped yet.I would like to take more mg but am afraid the flushing will get too severe.When will it finally stop so I can take 3000mg to lower my cholesterol ? Thank you
Julie commented on 14-Oct-2010 11:57 AM5 out of 5 stars
I have been looking for natural substances to replace Big Pharma meds in my life. I discovered that Niacin can help high cholesterol so I have just started taking it for that.
To discover that it is also good for depression AND as a sleep aid is simply wonderful!!!
I have a unique sleep problem. I hear music in my deaf ear all the time. I literally hear my music memories, playing like a jukebox. During the day, I can ignore it, or even give into it, but when I get into bed, it prevents my getting to sleep, much as a persistent ache or pain might. For a while, I took Tylenol PM, but switched to the PM part only - Benedryl. Recently, I switched to Melatonin. I'm very eager to see if Niacin helps a little bit more.
Thank you for this article!!
Now, if someone could point me to something natural to replace the Synthroid . . . I'd be totally free of Big Pharma!!!!!
Joan commented on 17-Oct-2010 04:49 PM5 out of 5 stars
@Julia, instead of Synthroid, ask for Armor Thyroid. I have taken both. Armor Thyroid is natural.

As for Niacin, I have facial skin condition called Rosacea. Flushing is not good for this condition, as we already have facial flushing and then we get acne like bumps all over forehead, cheeks, nose, chin. Some people call it adult acne. You have to take antibiotics and use special creams on face. You look and feel ugly. So no niacin for me thank you.
matthew commented on 19-Oct-2010 01:01 AM5 out of 5 stars
Can anyone suggest some good brands of Niacin and Vitamin C, because not all vitamins are created equal. Thanks
irmgard meader commented on 22-Dec-2010 05:40 AM5 out of 5 stars
i am so anxious all the time, am starting 500 mg niacin, will thathelp?????
Rich commented on 26-Feb-2011 03:27 AM5 out of 5 stars
I took 1 500mg pill of Niacin (Nicotinic Acid). It set my skin on fire. It was bad. My face has always had a bit of red to it, but now I look sun burnt. It's been a full week. Would like to know when that stops.
ED: Hi there - what you're experiencing is the 'Niacin flush effect' which more than likely means you have reached your saturation point. Have a read of this article and if in doubt speak with a natural health practitioner - http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_417125/How_to_Take_Niacin_-Vitamin_B3-_for_Depression_and_Anxiety
Anonymous commented on 11-Mar-2011 09:14 AM5 out of 5 stars
I must admit 3000-9000 mg of niacin seems a little bizarre when 50mg is clearly too much for my system. How in the world does someone tolerate that amount?
Raime commented on 19-Apr-2011 04:07 AM5 out of 5 stars
Great article on site. Would consider going to healthy vitamin business to help with anxiety and depression. I stay in the house most of the day. However I take Wellbutrin and that is a prescribed medication. It helps reduce weight and cravings for cigarettes.
It gives heat to body too.
Beverly commented on 26-Apr-2011 04:33 AM5 out of 5 stars
MY NIACIN TABLETS ARE LABELED 50MG. DOES THIS MEAN IN ORDER TO GET 3000 MILLIGRAMS A DAY I TAKE 60 TABLETS? ED: Hi there, how much niacin you will take will depend on your own body's saturation point. You only need to take as much niacin as what makes
you 'flush'. "I have found that the best way for me to accurately control the flushing sensation is to start with very small amounts of niacin and gradually increase until the first flush is noticed. One method is to start with a mere 25 milligrams (25 mg)
three times a day, say with each meal. The next day, try 50 mg at breakfast, 25 mg at lunch and 25 mg at supper. The following day, one might try 50 mg at breakfast, 50 mg at lunch, and 25 mg at supper. And, the next day, 50 mg at each of the three meals.
The next day, 75 mg, 50 mg and 50 mg. Then, 75. 75 and 50, and so on. In this way you have increased at the easy rate of only 25 mg per day. One would continue to increase the dosage by 25 mg per day until the flush occurs."
alex commented on 18-Jun-2011 03:35 AM5 out of 5 stars
i took niacin with my bf and it seemed to work for him. when i took it i got hives any place i would scratch.. my throat swelled up and could hardly swallow and i got some swelling on my lips...also every time i eat something my throat becomes a little
swollen not as intense but still bothersom... i took niacin about 36 hrs ago and still have the same allergic reaction.. what can i do to make it go away.. and if i go to the doctor what will they do to me?
Tony commented on 30-Jun-2011 04:50 PM5 out of 5 stars
I just took 500mg Niacin and got a very hot red face and red welts all over the rest of my body. I'll tell ya what. I don't feel like smoking or drinking though!
Kayla commented on 08-Jul-2011 02:40 PM5 out of 5 stars
I am just an esthetician who worked with a Niacin based product line but in my experience with the topical use eventually everyone can build up a tolerence to it. Since we are all different it will vary how long you have to acclimate to a certain dosage
before you can move to a higher one. If your flusing was too much with whatever dosage you have, next time cut it in half and if that doesnt work then cut it again. Then take it once a day or every two days until your taking it on a regular basis without a
major flush, then try moving up the dosage or how many times you take the smaller dose.
Plastic Gerbil commented on 29-Jul-2011 06:32 PM1 out of 5 stars
I'm skeptical about 99% of everything. I tried anti-depressants, nothing. Tried counciling, nothing normal people shouldn't be able to do with friends. Now, after watching Food Matters, I'm trying vitamins. I have 500mg capsules of No-Flush Niacin. I started
with the 3000mg the AA guy was suggested to taking, nothing. Than 6000mg, now after taking 9000mg, no flush (wtf is this thing anyways? seems like a hot flash?) I think it would be rediculous to take as much as 11,000mg like the chick who sat in the corner,
but I kind of have the same problem. Would that be 11,000mg 3x a day at meals or what? That's crazy. It'd be like a bottle a day? 8/
Anonymous commented on 07-Aug-2011 04:12 AM5 out of 5 stars
I watched Food Matters with my husband. He decided he wanted to do Niacin. I bought TwinLabs Niacin 1000mg. He took and experienced the flush. So I decided to try it. I didn't flush, I felt a tingle once. So I took more. Within a week I was up to 6000mg
a day. The result...it was unexpected. I didn't take Niacin to help a problem I had, but it worked. For three years I have experienced knee and muscle pain. I was having difficulty walking and sleeping. Most of my pain is gone. I can walk without the pain.
I still have some, but like I said, this has been a problem for three years and I found relief in a week. I will keep taking until I start getting the flush but apparently I must really need it since I don't experience any flush at all at 6 grams a day.
Anonymous commented on 07-Aug-2011 10:44 AM5 out of 5 stars
I started taking 3000 to 5000 mg of no flush niacin and my depression improved. I have been taking 300 mg extended release wellbutrin for depression for two years and it changed my life but I still get depressed a lot and want to find a natural solution.
I just found out I'm pregnant and should stop wellbutrin but is it safe to take mega doses of no flush niacin instead? I have severe depression so I could easily see myself taking at least 6000 a day. I know I can't cope with the depression and take nothing
and have read that depression effects the baby if the mother goes untreated.. Any advice? I can't take the regular kind.. I took that by accident 3000 mg at once and landed in the emergency room. I tried smaller doses but just can't handle the flushes and
can't take mega doses so I didn't feel better, just miserable with the burning feeling every time I took more than 150 grams.
Adam commented on 30-Aug-2011 04:41 PM5 out of 5 stars
I am in my mid thirties and have had clinical depression since I was about 17 years old. I decided to try Niacin as I've tried several different combinations of anti-depressants with little success. I'm only at about 1.5 grams/day but I have noticed a
difference so far. I used to have a tendency to sleep the day away due to the fact that I simply do not want to wake up. It's been about a month since I started Niacin and I have noticed that I cannot sleep past 8 hours now. Unfortunately, I still don't feel
like getting out of bed - but now I have to b/c I can't sleep the 12-16 hours like I used to. In the past I've been skeptical concerning non-traditional therapies, but now I'm starting to become very skeptical with the pharmaceutical companies! It really makes
sense that vitamin therapy can be extremely beneficial as our bodies are self-repairing in a number of areas, as long as you properly fuel, work, and rest them. BTW, a simple antihistamine seems to reduce, if not eliminate, flushing symptoms for me. Even just
a half of a cetirizine (Zyrtec) tablet seems to do the trick. If I don't take one with the Niacin it'll look like I've spent 8 hours in the sun!
Curtis Jones commented on 13-Sep-2011 02:33 AM5 out of 5 stars
I have a question. I bought 500mg niacin today and took one. The flush came and left within 15 minutes except with my eyes. They seem to be feeling more and longer than the other areas of my body. I am bipolar and eat very little meat or dairy. How often
do you think I should take these?
landis commented on 15-Sep-2011 07:44 PM5 out of 5 stars
None of you seem to be following the directions. The GRADUAL flush method from the article above is not only to minimize the flush effects but also to help you TITRATE up to the level appropriate for you particular physiology and metabolism. This is how
you get the most beneficial psychological results: depression and anxiety decreased to manageable or gone.
Philalethes commented on 24-Sep-2011 03:04 AM5 out of 5 stars
If one is already taking SSRI antidepressants (Prozac, Zoloft, et al.) and/or benzodiazepine anxiolytics (Valium, Klonopin, Lorazepam), should they be discontinued before trying the Niacin? I know that supplements that increase serotonin (e.g. Tryptophan)
should not be taken with SSRIs at risk of serious serotonin overdose. Do large doses of Niacin react negatively with any of these drugs?
Paul Norris commented on 06-Oct-2011 12:37 AM5 out of 5 stars
there is no perfect dosage for naicin as everyone is biologically unique....if you read Hoffer's original recommendation, it's to take 25mg 3x daily after meals...you then increase the dosage as you can tolerate....some people flush with very little and
others are more tolerant yet almost everyone (but not all) can build up tolerance and not experience flushing....therapeutic dosage also varies per the individual....usually 3000-5000mg daily taken in 3 or more intakes....this is natural stuff that affects
everyone differently....use your head, go slow, build up tolerance and don't over do it....eventually you'll find the dosage that works for you....the rec for inositol hexanicontinate is right on for most folks (but not all); balancing B's is smart advice
and AVOID THE SUN until you have built up tolerance....
Sunny S. commented on 06-Oct-2011 04:56 AM5 out of 5 stars
I've started taking Niacin (had to go to GNC to find the real deal) and I am up to 1500mg/daily (500mg 3x/day). I followed recommendations of taking an aspirin 30 minutes before taking niacin, limiting hot beverages and taking after food. That helped tremendously.
Also, I found drinking ice water soothing during the first few flushes. I'm hoping to find relief for a number of health issues - cholesteral, arthritis, depression. While it has only been a week, I got my first real good night's sleep last night in months,
I'm smoking fewer cigarettes, and I'm feeling much calmer. Pharmaceuticals are not the right answer for me, and I'm hopeful that this will make a difference. I'm still ramping up, but for the first time in a long time, I'm feeling hopeful.
Seeker commented on 09-Oct-2011 12:54 PM5 out of 5 stars
Anybody who's an expert with the Niacin/depression issue care to comment on what Nancy Parlette commented on 30-Sep-2010 11:29 PM regarding Inositol Hexaniacinate? Also, any thoughts on whether to purchase synthesized niacin vs. whole food source (if there
is such a thing)? Friend who works with kinesiolgist/herbalist/chiropractor/homeopathic office said to avoid all synthetic vitamins.
harat commented on 09-Oct-2011 08:10 PM5 out of 5 stars
Philalethes has anyone responded to your question? Can you use niacin whilst using prescribed antidepresants? is it safe. realy need to know for my young son
Nathaniel commented on 21-Oct-2011 06:51 AM5 out of 5 stars
Is it true that niacin can help with psoriasis, even cure it?
Anonymous commented on 21-Oct-2011 04:41 PM5 out of 5 stars
I have started to supplement my antidepressant medication with Niacinamide. My doctor has not indicated any problem with it and I seem to be experiencing less of a dip in my depression that usually comes during this time of year.
Patricia Donovan commented on 27-Oct-2011 08:44 AM5 out of 5 stars
Awesome article, I have also heard that niacin flushing does not only prevent depression, but can also improve conditions of social angst and make people more outgoing. My source for this information is:
niacin flush
Anonymous commented on 27-Oct-2011 01:11 PM5 out of 5 stars
Has anyone notice a foul sweat smell while taking flushing Niacin? I never had this pungent odor before. Doesn't seem like normal sweat to me.
emily commented on 02-Nov-2011 10:22 AM5 out of 5 stars
can taking 500 mg of niacinamide cause vertigo? trying to figure out if it's a coincidence or not.
Roger Chaney commented on 02-Nov-2011 09:53 PM5 out of 5 stars
I have read some of these comments after buying a bottle of Niacin 500mg capsules and now I'm nervous about taking them. I have suffered from depression and alcoholism for some time - and have also read that liver failure can result in taking Niacin. What
should I do ?
nki commented on 11-Nov-2011 07:09 PM5 out of 5 stars
Taking 250mg of niacin works for me. I get a flush but afterwards I definitely feel a lot more relaxed and I dont feel depressed. Good stuff. I have also found that Fish Oil (omgass) help with depression as well.
Annonymous me commented on 26-Nov-2011 02:20 AM5 out of 5 stars
I took 500 mg last night with dinner and was fine. My wife took 1,000 mg with dinner - also fine. She is bi-polar and not well right now. I took another 500mg this morning with breakfast and felt like someone lit my head on fire. Intense pain for about
5 minutes - then mild pain for another 5 - 10 minutes. Used wet towel and aspirin to stop the burn. My wife still had no burn from the niacin at 500 mg today. I'm going to back off on my level, but will try another 500 mg for her.
T commented on 07-Dec-2011 07:33 AM5 out of 5 stars
I watched the food matters documentary and was very interested in the niacin for depression bit. I went straight down to the health food shop the next morning and got a load of niacin. I have taken 200mg the past two evenings and have had what feels like
a strong reaction. It lasts around 25 minutes and basically feels like I am sunburnt but is manageable. Should I continue to take this dose until I don't flush anymore and then raise the amount? I plan on getting off of the Zyban (wellbutrin in USA) that I
have been taking for 5 years for depression but want to build up a good level of niacin first. The flushing sensation is weird but at least it seems to be working..
Ann commented on 07-Dec-2011 04:20 PM5 out of 5 stars
@ T As movie producers and not health practitioners legally we are unable to offer any specific health advise, nor can we endorse any specific products. We are here to help guide you in the direction of those who can offer you these things and offer you
a support system for healing yourself. I suggest working with a natural healthcare professional who specialises in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. Please use our practitioner directory guide (http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp/Practitioner%20Directory).
Outside of Food Matters, you might be interested in having a read of these articles: http://www.www.doctoryourself.com/news/v3n12.html http://www.doctoryourself.com/niacin.html http://www.doctoryourself.com/hoffer_niacin.html Ann@Food Matters
NSM commented on 27-Dec-2011 11:43 AM5 out of 5 stars
I am extremely depressed. I am 26 years of age and Im incredibly apathetic. Up until about 4 months ago I was an avid athlete, was doing well at work and with friends and family. Now, I spend days on the couch, eat maybe one or twice a day, cry all the
time and feel like doing nothing. I've managed to isolate myself from everyone I know. It's come to the point where I obviously am looking for help, but I do not want to go to a psychiatrist and have him/her pump me full of drugs that have worse side effects
than being down and blue. Will Niacin work for me?
Ann commented on 27-Dec-2011 07:34 PM5 out of 5 stars
@NSM Thanks so much for connecting with us. I’m so glad you felt comfortable enough to ask us this question. We have people making great recoveries from a whole range of illnesses and injuries all the time using the methods outlined in Food Matters and
several of the other films we stock. As movie producers and not health practitioners legally we are unable to offer any specific health advise, nor can we endorse any specific products. We are here to help guide you in the direction of those who can offer
you these things and offer you a support system for healing yourself. Firstly - have you seen 'Food Matters'? It explains clearly a lot about preventing and reversing chronic illnesses including depression and anxiety, ADHD, cancer and diabetes. James' father
cured himself from depression using the methods we show in the film and on our website. Secondly, we suggest working with a natural healthcare professional who specialises in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. Please use our practitioner directory guide
(http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp/Practitioner%20Directory). Thirdly - have you heard of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)? A lot of our health concerns are caused by our emotions and past baggage. We have a film called ‘The Tapping Solution’ which is a great
tool to help release these emotions that may be contributing to patterns of illness http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_424207/The_Tapping_Solution We’ve put together a step by step plan which you can find under the Take Action Plan for Depression and Mental
Illness. http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp/Mental_Health_Plan Do a search for the keyword 'depression' in our article database (http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp/Newsletter%20Archive) and then come back to me with any questions you have - I'd be happy to help
you get started on a natural healing road, but I think most of what you are challenging and questioning will be addressed by these already available information sources. Outside of Food Matters, you might be interested in having a read of these articles: http://www.www.doctoryourself.com/news/v3n12.html
http://www.doctoryourself.com/niacin.html http://www.doctoryourself.com/hoffer_niacin.html We also have an online community - Our Food Matters - you might like to join up and get chatting with other people who are healing themselves using food and other natural
methods - http://www.ourfoodmatters.tv/ I hope I haven’t overwhelmed you with too much information. I want to remind you that your body is capable of healing. Equip yourself with the right information, get the right support, be kind to yourself and be consistent
in your approach to healing. Ann @ Food Matters
Anonymous commented on 09-Jan-2012 04:40 AM5 out of 5 stars
How can people be so afraid of the flush I have no idea.... Last week was flushing from 250mg. This week it is amazing I can take 4500mg a day without the slightest flush... The flush IS HARMLESS PEOPLE... I sometimes stop taking niacin so I can get back
the flush... I enjoy it so much...
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spawn commented on 07-Feb-2012 12:15 AM5 out of 5 stars
niacin is a well known cure for depression. Bill Wilson,the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. He is one of the well known person that has been promoting niacin as a cure for depression. Bill has battled with depression for a very long time. After meeting
with psychiatrists Abram Hoffer and Humphrey Osmond, Bill began to discover niacin as a cure for depression. Bill was a very strong supporter of niacin as a cure for depression. He even tried to introduce it’s use to Alcoholics Anonymous but was rejected.
He published articles and a book "Pass It On" about his struggle with depression and how niacin has helped. Niacin also has it's side effect, flushing. It varies depending on individual. Start with small dosage and increase it slowly. Consult your doctor when
in doubt.
itworks commented on 07-Feb-2012 01:17 PM5 out of 5 stars
My brother who is a chronic schizophrenic for 30 years is taking 6,000 mg of non-flush niacin and Vit C. This has been a lifesaver for him. It keeps him from having a relapse.
Whitney commented on 26-Mar-2012 09:49 AM5 out of 5 stars
I have been experiencing some depression lately, and after watching Food Matters, I wanted to try the niacin. I got 500mg pills that's are slow release. Took one after eating and two hours later my arms and neck and face started tingling and getting prickly
and hot. I asked my husband to come tell me if I was red, and he started laughing and saying I looked like I had a rash and it kept getting worse for about 5-10 minutes. He insisted on taking a picture and posting to Facebook. (thanks, babe!) Within twn more
minutes, the flush began subsiding and things returned to normal. My husband was looking up online if the dose I took was ok, and he was like... "You were supposed to start with 10mg!" ... Oops! Today, I sliced the pill in half and took 250mg after I ate.
Now, over two hours later, I have had no flush. Phew! I think I'll take the other half after my next meal. After a week, I will try the full pill again. I have to say, it was not a fun feeling! But, I'm willing to try it and see how it helps.
Wyandotte commented on 26-Mar-2012 03:53 PM5 out of 5 stars
Geeze, how the heck did the extremely depressed woman spoken about in the video tolerate the flush she must've gotten from 11,500 mg?????
Itchy commented on 09-Apr-2012 01:24 PM5 out of 5 stars
My butt itches like crazy, I took 500mg of Niacin every day and it doesn't itch as bad
mar commented on 18-Apr-2012 04:12 AM5 out of 5 stars
I read about the niacin and I decide to give a try I suffer from depresion for many years two days already but I feel more depress looking for negative side effect I read that it can damage the liver I just afraid of it I will stop taking it
anna commented on 21-Apr-2012 01:02 AM2 out of 5 stars
im freaking out right now, i took 500 mg of niacin for two days. now im experiencing muscle pain in my head, neck, and back. will this go away is there any possible chance of permanent damage? help@!
BLANCA ANGUIANO commented on 28-Apr-2012 09:10 AM5 out of 5 stars
HI I GET ANXIETY ATTACKS AND IM ALWAYS NERVOUS ABOUT EVERYTHING AND MY DOCTOR GAVE ME SOME PILLS I TOOK THEM AND THEY JUST MAKE ME FEEL DOWN AND MOTIONLESS SO IM THINKING ABOUT TAKING NIACIN IS THERE ANY WEBSITES WHERE THEY CAN HELP ME BY HOW MANY SHOULD
I TAKE A DAY AND WHAT DOSES???
Ann commented on 30-Apr-2012 02:32 PM5 out of 5 stars
@ Blanca Anguiano Thanks so much for connecting with us. I’m so glad you felt comfortable enough to ask us this question. We have people making great recoveries from a whole range of illnesses and injuries all the time using the methods outlined in Food
Matters and several of the other films we stock. As movie producers and not health practitioners legally we are unable to offer any specific health advise, nor can we endorse any specific products. We are here to help guide you in the direction of those who
can offer you these things and offer you a support system for healing yourself. Firstly - have you seen 'Food Matters'? It explains clearly a lot about preventing and reversing chronic illnesses including depression and anxiety, ADHD, cancer and diabetes.
James' father cured himself from depression using the methods we show in the film and on our website. Take Action Plan for Depression and Mental Illness. http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp/Mental_Health_Plan Do a search for the keyword 'depression' in our article
database (http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp/Newsletter%20Archive) and then come back to me with any questions you have - I'd be happy to help you get started on a natural healing road, but I think most of what you are challenging and questioning will be addressed
by these already available information sources. Outside of Food Matters, you might be interested in having a read of these articles: http://www.www.doctoryourself.com/news/v3n12.html http://www.doctoryourself.com/niacin.html http://www.doctoryourself.com/hoffer_niacin.html
We also have an online community - Our Food Matters - you might like to join up and get chatting with other people who are healing themselves using food and other natural methods - http://www.ourfoodmatters.tv/ I know it can be hard to open your mind to new
ways of healing, especially if you have been struggling with a long term illness, but it does work and there are countless case studies to support this. Ann Team Member www.FoodMatters.Tv
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