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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Digestion Support Heart and Cholesterol Orenda Healthy Coffee that contains Ganoderma, a very healthy mushroom. Lifexpand.com - tapping into the Brazilian rainforest. |
Vitamin B3, Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin Metabolism Niacin is rapidly absorbed in the proximal small intestine by passive diffusion Chemistry Niacin is synthesized from tryptophan with B1, B2 and B6 60 mg of tryptophan yields 1 mg of niacin Biochemistry essential componnet of NAD (redox reactions) essential component of NADPH (fatty acid and steroid synthesis) involved in the pentose phosphate shunt (ribose synthesis) coenzyme for dehydrogenases (alcohol detoxification and others) niacin is a precursor of glucose tolerance factor NADH is an activated form of the B vitamin niacin. Functions niacinamide protects islet cells from oxidative damage Niacin causes release of histamine Requirements RDA - 13-18 mg, pregnancy 15 mg, lactation - 18 mg Optimal - 100 mg Sources beef liver, tuna, light meat chicken, swordfish, salmon, halibut Toxicity flushing and nausea are usually the first sign of toxicity avoid time release form - has caused liver toxicity contraindicated with Xoloft and other SSRI's Deficiency Pellagra chronic wasting disease dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death dermatitis is due to photosensitivity diarrhea from widespread inflammation of the mucous surfaces EENT inflammation of mucous membranes beefy red tongue Neurology irritability, headaches, insomnia Dermatology dermatitis Gastroenterology glossitis, stomatitis, diarrhea, proctitis, abdominal pain, dysphagia Psychology mental depression Gynecology vaginitis, amenorrhea Endemic disease The endemic disease is usually associated with a high intake of maize (American corn) or of millet (sorghum, jowar) Hartnup disease an inherited disorder in which several amino acids including tryptophan are absorbed poorly from the diet Therapeutics, niacin Endocrine diabetes mellitus - precursor of GTF (niacin only) Cardiology hypercholesterolemia (niacin only) - large doses Neurology insomnia, migraines multiple sclerosis, Bell's palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, tardive dyskinesia Gynecology dysmenorrhea Psychology smoking cessation Therapeutics, niacinamide Metabolism crosses the blood brain barrier more readily than niacin Musculoskeletal osteoarthritis - improves joint mobility Neurology alzheimer's disease - NADH may increase dopamine production Psychology schizophrenia - 1g qd x 2 yrs theory - may reduce toxic affects of hallucinogenic adrenochrome anxiety - associated with hypoglycemia and diabetes depression - reduces tryptophan depletion Dermatology acne - 4% topical cream shown to be more effective than clindamycin Endocrinology diabetes mellitus - protects islet cells and ATP generation Therapeutics, inositol hexoniacinate IP-6 Biochemistry niacin bound to six phosphates, does not cause flushing Vascular Raynaud's - gentle, long-term vasodilation intermittent claudication |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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