Taking niacin 500mg two times a day

[Moonbeam]

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Orthomolecular medicine - Dr. Hoffer

There is some significant evidence that some nutritional supplements and therapy helps with schizophrenia but its not with Dr. Hoffer’s vitamins he researched (from what researchers tell us now). We have a page on Complementary therapies here: http://schizophrenia.com/treatments.php

Unfortunately the work that Dr. Hoffer did was never able to be duplicated by other scientists. Back in the 1970s people tried but could not duplicate his vitamin C, Niacin, etc. research that in early tests he thought showed potential to help people. People later found many problems with his original work.

We cover the review of that research here:

http://schizophrenia.com/treatments.php#niacin

[michaeljohnbr]

The normal niacin gives flush but is only like 4 dollars per 100 tablets. I am controlling symptoms with the Niacin. good luck

[michaeljohnbr]

You are correct. It is working for me and I have had issues with schiz since childhood.

[michaeljohnbr]

I agree with your statements. Nonetheless I am receiving positive results with supplementing with Niacin. I realize everyone may not gain anything by using it.

[DNA]

The only thing I like about Niacin is the flush. It doesn’t really help me with positives or negatives.

[Moonbeam]

@michaeljohnbr. I deleted your full name from several of your posts.

We recommend forum members remain anonymous on this forum.

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[michaeljohnbr]

thank you for the corretion

[michaeljohnbr]

how do I change my username

[DNA]

I have no idea mate. Ask the mods.

[mermaid1]

what happened with NAC did you notice any difference?

[everhopeful]

Apparently it takes 2-3 months to notice any effect. I’m still taking 1200mg a day. Nothing so far though.

[mermaid1]

Okay good luck. I have it but I am not taking it.

[ninjastar]

What do you want your new name to be? I can change it.

[michaeljohnbr]

yes I do quite well with the niacin. I can live without other meds most of the time. thanks for writing.

[michaeljohnbr]

I do 1,000-1,500mg a day. make sure you get your blood checked every three months or so to make sure your liver is running fine. Hang in there you should be getting a break through very soon. thanks for writing

[michaeljohnbr]

You have my permission to change it to Brasil

[naturallycured]

Niacin makes me feel pretty close to normal for like an hour, during the flush reaction. I take about 4-6 grams a day, as needed, as well as my Paliperidone antipsychotic.

Only downside for me, besides the short-lived benefits, is that it’s causing thickening of my skin.

[ninjastar]

@michaeljohnbr if you are replying via email, please turn off your signature. I have had to delete your name five times.

Brasil is already taken. What other name would you like?

[twinklestars]

Have you discussed the skin thickening with your doctor? I’m just concerned this could be a marker for something more serious.

[naturallycured]

It’s a known side effect of Niacin, getting dark patches of skin. I’m not worried, it’s just annoying during baths, since lots of skin rubs off.