Niacin (vitamin b3)..used to treat anxiety/depression

Hi @Zoostar84

Firstly, a big welcome to the Forums 🙂

I don't know much about vitamin B3, but maybe some other members do.

I just want to remind everyone to be careful taking vitamins B. It's really important to consult your treating Dr or team if you are looking to try vitamin B.

Even though vitamins and supplements aren't prescription medication, they can have an impact - both negative and positive. It's really important to consult a professional, especially if you're currently on other medication.

🙂

Again - welcome @Zoostar84 I hope there are others who have experiences to share.

Thankyou for your reply CannonSalt

The book is called

Feel better, live longer with vitamin B-3: Nutrient Deficiency and Dependency by Abram Hoffer, Harold D. Foster

The flushing lasts about 30 mins and disappears on its own

I'm unable to read the full article on Megavitamin and dietary treatment, so I'm unsure as to whether the vitamins were used with an orthomolecular medicine approach, which is what I was wanting feedback on with niacin.

Hey @Zoostar84 ! If you join the National Library of Australia, (all you need is an Australian residential address!) you can access the Health Source Nursing Academic Edition database, which contains the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, and this article's full text. The article does discuss and test the orthomolecular medicine approach and Hoffer's ideas - it cites him twice.

I take Vit B3 but for other reasons.Personally i havn't found any difference in mood.

Some people find that Magnesium helps their anxiety and 5htp helps with depression,but of course its all individual and should be taken with caution etc especially when using other medications.

In some people,certain supplements can actually increase their anxiety (or other)instead of decrease it.

Have you ever had tests for Homocysteine and Methylmalonic acid to get a more accurate view of your Vit B12 levels?

The below link may interest you:

http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/home/article/vitamin-deficiencies-and-mental-health-how-are-they-linked/db4fbfd1534c62b9e1a9d7dcf6dc311e.html

I have created an account a received a library card Cannonsalt. I will read the full article shortly.

I am on prescribed medication hoping to get additional benefits from vitamins. I am also taking B vitamins, Magnesium, Vit C and Zinc. My specialist is aware of me taking these when reviewing my medication.

I have not been tested for Homocysteine and Methylmalonic acid Ivana