Niacin makes me vascular like a freak!

[junk]

I just discovered several days ago that regular niacin (not the buffered timed-release one) makes me look EXTREMELY vascular for an hour or so. I know it's a side effect, but it kinda makes my skin look super thin with all body going red and vascularity out of this world. This begins 15min after I take the tab and lasts for about 30min. BTW, I gave the same amount to two buddies of mine who felt absolutly nothing.
If anyone has a better and safer way (i'm not going to use this shit) alternative share it. (Please no liquidex and stuff. I already use them and they do not do much in this category).

 

[georgie24]

ITS ALL IN YOUR HEAD BRO, THAT WAS A RUMER STARTED A WHILE BACK

 

[junk]

ITS ALL IN YOUR HEAD BRO, THAT WAS A RUMER STARTED A WHILE BACK

LOL at that.

georige, I didn't take the Niacin for the purpose of vascularity at all. I took it for supplementation as I needed it with something else. Please note that it's not a placebo or 'a thing in my head' because I've never read before about Niacin supposedly vascularity stuff.
It's just that I experienced it by 'chance' while being with my girl. She noticed it as well. I was feeling incredible itching all over my body. It all turned red (to extremes). The veins wher popping like crazy (can't over emphesize it!!!!! believe me). I better take a picture next time, though I don't want to take it again, made me scratch my whole from this kind of rash for an hour

 

[onerepmaximum]

I take is about 20 minutes before prejudging because it's great for vascularity. My dad has to take it because he had circulation problems and it increases blood flow. It's definitely not in your head.

 

[Ashamed]

I understand that it might be good for allergies since that skin flush might be due to increased blood flow and a release of histamine...

less histamine = diminished allergeric reactions

possibly......

 

[needsize]

I took it prior to pre judging and the evening show and it made a huge difference is vascularity

 

[tiger88]

I take is about 20 minutes before prejudging because it's great for vascularity. My dad has to take it because he had circulation problems and it increases blood flow. It's definitely not in your head.

good to hear it works for you, i plan on stepping on stage in a year and i was curious this product is OTC?

 

[Dial_tone]

Niacin does increase vascularity, however you may need the niacinimide (instead of niacin) to avoid the itchy skin feeling.

 

[needsize]

niacin is a vitamin so its definitely over the counter, other than the vascularity, all I noticed was a hot, flushed feeling

 

[paul allen]

Cheers dial tone!!......

......I'm gonna have to go and beat off now..., don't change your avatar for a while, give me at least 3 minutes

 

[tiger88]

niacin is a vitamin so its definitely over the counter, other than the vascularity, all I noticed was a hot, flushed feeling

thanx man, when i get ready for my show some time i will b asking you quite a few questions

 

[40butpumpin]

The increased vascularity is not imaginary. Niacin will cause your capillaries to increase in size, possibly even double in size. This is know as the "niacin flush." This is not a bad thing and in fact can be a good thing as it will allow toxins to pass out more freely (detoxification) because of the increases x-sectional area.

 

[Ashamed]

the flush is due to histamine release mainly...

 

[40butpumpin]

the flush is due to histamine release mainly...

the histamine is a result, and secondary to, the capillaries increase in size. moreover, while capillary size will always increase, histamine will NOT always be released.

 

[georgie24]

sorry guys! i read somewhere...oh never mind i apologize

 

[onerepmaximum]

thanx man, when i get ready for my show some time i will b asking you quite a few questions

It is not a very comfortable feeling, but not many of the things you have to do to get ready for a show are comfortable. Like NS said, it is a vitamin and is OTC. I took 500 mg. Not sure if he took more or less, but 500 did the trick. You should take some just so you know what to expect.

 

[needsize]

thanx man, when i get ready for my show some time i will b asking you quite a few questions

no problem, ask away...

I took 1000mg both times I took it. You get all hot and sweaty with the flush, but you forget it all when you get on stage and the crowd goes nuts for you

 

[AustinTX]

...begins 15min after I take the tab and lasts for about 30min. BTW, I gave the same amount to two buddies of mine who felt absolutly nothing.
If anyone has a better and safer way (i'm not going to use this shit) alternative share it. (Please no liquidex and stuff. I already use them and they do not do much in this category).

Niacin is also used to treat high cholesterol. The flushing happens more on an empty stomach, which may have been why your friends didn't feel anything. I take 500mg first thing in the morning, and usually get some flushing, but it rarely happens when I take it in the evening because there's food in my stomach...

Niacin is a good supplement to take when on a cycle to help your lipid profile.

 

[tiger88]

agian thanx for the great posts here


any one take it daily? or are the effects only show for a short time and only effective right before a show?


and any if any one does take it daily, what is the dose you use?

 

[AustinTX]

I take 500mg once or twice a day.

My Dr. prescribed 500mg/day; but I just buy it OTC, since it is the same thing... But I take it for my lipids, not for some quick vascularity before a show, etc.

You have to be careful on high doses long-term.

 

[jonny jacked]

are we talking about niacinamide? what is found in a B complex pill?

 

[tiger88]

are we talking about niacinamide? what is found in a B complex pill?

i belive it is b3,,....not sure here

 

[seraphElite]

i took it before to flush the THC out of my system before my sports phisical....what is niacen sopposed to be used for?

 

[jonny jacked]

i belive it is b3,,....not sure here

if its what is found in a b complex pill than i believe it is B3.

if it is the same thing, I get 75 mg ed from a b complex pill and see no change in body makeup. (obviously this is a low dose compared to the 500 -1000mg others here are taking).
is it healthy to take in such a large dose?

 

[seraphElite]

i took it before to flush the THC out of my system before my sports phisical....what is niacen sopposed to be used for?