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I took niacinamide for the first time in a long time last night, and had a strong herx this morning.
Anyone have a similar experience?
Niacin/amide increases stomach acid, which kills bugs.
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Keebler
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- There are various variables. Maybe just adjust some things so it works better for you?
It can also just zoom anyone to the moon - though you seem to have done okay through the night until this morning.
It may not be a herx reaction as much as just its nature - it can also be irritating to GI tract lining. Increasing stomach acid is not a good thing for many of us.
Not everyone can tolerate the various forms of niacin. Be sure to start at the very lowest dose, never too late in the afternoon or evening.
It may be best to take with substantial food, too. Lower dose if that is possible.
I had such terrible reactions to what was supposed to be a "safe" form of niacin that I will never do that again. I find getting my nutrients all together in real foods is best.
I don't buy that increased stomach acid is a good idea. With so many stomach issues that lyme brings, more acid in the stomach can cause lots of trouble. -
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Jordana
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I bet it can. Niacinamide raises atp metabolism and suppresses reactive oxygen species. The chetes probably hate it.
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- I've got a links set for Chlorella and Spirulina but have been reading more this week about how (one, both?) can help protect stomach / GI tract lining while still supplying niacin along with a combination of good nutrients.
Chlorella can be taken at night but Spirulina is more stimulating and best not too late in day. Start low and slow (as with anything) and separately, if you go this route.
My fingertips are not going to support my editing of this set yet it's a start to another way to approach, perhaps. And you can always cross search either with the body organ or function for which you want more info.
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