NIACIN (Vitamin B3) Impact on Cholesterol

NIACIN (Vitamin B3) Impact on Cholesterol

Nicotinic Acid(Niacin) and Nicotinamide or Niacinamide (amine group attached).
(Flushing)😡😡 (non-Flushing)

Deficiency associated with the following.
Highly refined diets-corn, refined carbs, sugars, rice and alcohol, vegan diet.
GI disease
Antacids
Certain medications
Excess alcohol use

Pellegra-4 Ds
Dermatitis
Dementia
Diarrhea
Death

Impact on cholesterol
Decreases LDL, triglycerides, Lipoprotein (a) Lpa and increase HDL.

Foods: Liver, chicken breast, tuna, salmon, turkey, anchovies, and eggs, nutritional yeast
Partially synthesized in the liver from tryptophan requires riboflavin(B2)/iron

Test:
Measured in urine-niacin metabolites.

Other benefits:
1. Brain health
2. Cholesterol levels
3. Skin health-UV protection and reactions
4. Pellagra-mental confusion, diarrhea, weakness, loss of appetite, scaly skin especially in sun exposed areas. (dermatitis, dementia and diarrhea)
5. ATP production
6. Cell signaling and making and repairing DNA/antioxidant.
7. Diabetes-insulin sensitivity.
8. Memory-brain and nerve health
9. Arthritis-reduces inflammation
10. Sleep-manages stress levels
11. Hair growth-oxygen
12. Chapped lips.
13. Nutrient metabolism-proteins, fats and carbohydrates

Dosage: 1200 to 2000 mg per day.
Side effects: Flushing(aspirin or applesauce), itchy skin, increase uric acid and on rare occasions hepatotoxicity

HPS2 Thrive-use laropiprant to get rid of the flush
AIM High-Niacin plus a statin

Dr. Jin Sung is a Chiropractic Physician who specializes in the management of complex chronic conditions in Massachusetts, 30 minutes north of Boston. He utilizes natural and alternative therapies to help manage complex cases such as Hashimoto's, autoimmune conditions, IBS, SIBO, chronic fatigue, brain fog, early Alzheimer's, etc.

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The content of this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advise. Please consult with your physician before embarking on any dietary changes or taking any nutritional supplements.

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I HAD A STROKE I couldn't talk or use my fingers on my right hand.
My left brain is gone. My right brain is alright but I couldn't count change..
Whenever I feel a Minnie stroke coming on and see Christmas lights around my eyes, I put a small amount of niacin under my tongue and it goes away in about 5 minutes.

My brother had tunnel vision. I asked him if he heard of a niacin flush? He took the niacin and it cleared up immediately. That was 10 years ago, and it hasn't returned.

Now I am better, I play the piano, Chopin, Liszt. Don't give up!

[dcjohnson]

As an old retired scientist (octogenarian), I appreciate the quality of your research and presentations. Please continue your excellent work.

[TheRKae]

The book "Niacin: The Real Story" shows how niacin in megadoses treats schizophrenia. It's an excellent read; very short and easily understood.

[PCMJ]

As a lifelong scientist and professor, I appreciate your evidence based approach and willingness to help us all.

[danih]

I love Niacin ! I was diabetic and had hyperlipodemia. I also have Graves’ disease. My triglycerides were 480 6 months ago. They are now 80. My hdl was low 39 now 49 and my LDL was 169 now 129

This is what happened in one month with Edur-acin 500 mg

My Aug 2023 LDL 141
My Sept 2023 LDL 129
My Aug HDL 39
My Sept HDL 49
In April my health declined and I was diagnosed with diabetes. My A1C was 6.9 . I’m now prediabetic at 5.7 after 6 months. I don’t eat sugar or processed foods anymore.
In April I took a low dose omega 3.
In July I began taking omega 3 sport’s research 1250 mg x2
Nature made Cholesteroff plus (sterol/stenol) x4 qty
And Nicotinic acid by endur-acin (wax matrix niacin).
The niacin has made me super calm and reduced my cortisol levels, yet it also gives me an energy that I haven’t had in years. It also opens up my sinuses and congestion from minor food sensitivities or house hold chemical irritation like bleach or construction dust . I used to get stuffy when I laid down at night - this opens everything up so I can sleep.
The higher dose of omega 3 got rid of full body joint pain (immediately). And the choletsteroff worked with both supplements to dramatically drop my triglycerides and LDL.
I follow the National Institute of Health’s TLC guidelines. My father died of a heart attack. I experienced many of his symptoms. I wish I could have told him how life changing these three supplements are.
I have always taken zinc oratate, magnesium bisglynate, vit d3, and NAC at lower levels. I now take these at dosages that are used in studies for immunity.
I also began taking a triple strain probiotic in July with TumLove pea protein to heal my gut and better absorb protein . I eat 70% lean protein and 30% complex carbs 1% healthy fats like avocados and nuts
The 3 that changed my blood work radically in 6 months I will discontinue when I’m in perfect health, but the niacin I will never give up because it makes me feel so well. My energy. My sleep. My congestion and all in one month I could zero in on exactly what supplements radically changed my blood work in 45 days to be exact! Doctors in the UK frequently prescribe Nicotinic acid and plant sterols instead of statins, unlike in the US where people are over prescribed and experience side effects while never addressing the root cause such as lifestyle.
Sugar is a toxin and caused me much physical pain. These supplements aided my 47 lb weight loss as well. I lost weight consistently every week for 6 months .

[DTMFJeff]

I kinda like the flushing effect. I read that where you feel the flushing effect the most is where you need the most help. I feel it in my sun aged arms and forehead the most. Peace out Doc.

[Serf_dumb]

A recently published 35-year follow-up of the Swedish AMORIS cohort of about 44k participants shows that low glucose & high cholesterol are linked to greater likelihood to reach 100. Thus seemingly contradicting the conventional narrative about cholesterol & the need for statins.

[bojax]

I have seen mostly that the non-flushing niacin doesn’t provide the benefits for the cholesterol and triglycerides.

[whitewolf]

Great info and research. You are a stand up guy.

[BianchisLT]

Niacin basically fixed my life since I couldnt sleep properly

[apocalypse]

Superb video!
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Peace and blessings 🙏

[BidenTrumpRthesame]

I have been taking niacin flush 1000mg per day on an empty stomach and my skin has been flawless. I'm over 40 and my skin hasn't been this good since my early 20s 😀

[Gregory_TheWatchman]

Thank you once again doc Sung! This information was very useful for me. I have niacin, but maybe I ought to take it a bit more frequently. Shalom.

[t.c.s.]

Thank you for the useful information. Your videos have really been helpful.

[jolantagoetter]

After taking first capsule my husband and I had the reaction I didn’t expect! It was like sunburn on steroids plus tingling. We almost went to ER 😮 Good thing I checked on line what it could be. There it was, so called Niacin flush. It went away in about 2 hours, but boy! It scared living sh… out of me. I wish someone would of warn me about it!

[keitymarley]

My sister’s Meniere disease was complicated with so many symptoms like vertigo or dizziness, feeling of fullness in the ear or ringing, hearing loss, imbalance, motion sickness, nausea, or nystagmus and I had to gave her Dr Madida herbs from YouTube recommendation and after she using the medicine, she was with me last month telling me that she is cured completely and don’t longer experience any of the symptoms anymore🙅🏼.

[franksam]

The original discovery researcher, the flush was used. The total daily amount used, was spaced out over 6 plus times per day. It even showed effects to schizophrenia cures.

[MrPESensation]

Hello. Question for you. Looking at recent studies I have read that Niacin can increase a spike in Glucose levels? Any feed back on this would be very helpful. thank you.

[pineappletop]

Yes this does works lowered my cholesterol in weeks. However it raised my uric acid and was giving my bunions extreme sensitivity. Once stopped I could wear shoes again.

[Sarah-bmvj]

Is there evidence that it can cause diabetes? I take the liposomal and I love how it helps with arthritis.