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jimmylegs
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they are both b3.

niacinamide is niacin + amide.
the amide basically makes it slow release so no flush.

B3 deficiency = pellagra
some B3 deficiency characteristics
CNS: Dementia; Hyperreflexia; Startle myoclonus
? Neuropathy related to other associated vitamin deficiencies
read more at
http://neuromuscular.wustl.edu/nother/v ... htm#niacin

fyi b1 is thiamin. beri beri = B1 deficiency.

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Talisker
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Should help with glycolysis too.
http://www.ehow.com/list_6689251_vitami ... ysis_.html
Also a bit on nadh
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I was taking very high doses for eighteen months or so a few years ago but it didn't appear to be doing any good - relapses didn't abate.. (sorry to be so unenthusiastic!)
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niacinamide, or niacin?

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Oh sorry. Niacinamide..
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if you haven't ever tried niacin it's an interesting experience :)

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jimmylegs wrote:
if you haven't ever tried niacin it's an interesting experience :)


It's startling!!
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jimmylegs
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no kidding LOL - my first time was inadvertent. bit of a shocker.

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Agree with jimmylegs on this one. I don't think I would be doing this on any long term basis without liver testing.
I doubt it would be safe mixed with dmd's that require liver function test
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random fact: if you take niacin and don't get the niacin flush it can mean you are deficient in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA)s.

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I must be doing just fine then !! :)
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good!

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smelling ?

as i take vitamin B50 wit hmy lunch and i notice how dark my urine is and strong smelling.

I drink 1 - 1.5 Litres of bottled water daily so wouldn't have thought i was dehydrated.
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yep. it's the riboflavin actually (B2)

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dc10
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great i was concerned i wasnt drinking enough.

does the B50 also cause strong smelling urine too?
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