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- niacin can cause flushing
- niacin can reduce cholesterol levels
- inositol probably won't cause flushing
- inositol probably won't reduce cholesterol levels
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What is the difference between inositol hexanicotinate and inositol hexaniacinate?
There is no difference. These are but two of many names for the same compound. Here are a couple of lists all the names (that I know of) for "IHN"... Alternate Names: "flush-free niacin" "inositol hexanicotinate" "inositol hexaniacinate" "hexanicotinoyl inositol" "inositol hexanicotinate" "mesoinositol hexanicotinate" Trade Names: Dilcit Dilexpal Mesotal Esantene Hamovannid Hexanicit Hexanicotol Hexopal Linodil Mesonex Palohex
Is flush free niacin inositol hexanicotinate the same as long acting niacin?
No. Flush-free niacin is niacin (nicotinic acid) that has been encapsulated to make it dissolve slowly. It is sold as "Niaspan" and is a prescription drug. Inositol hexanicotinate can be thought of as an inositol molecule (a hexa-alcohol) to which six niacin molecules have been attached as esters. When metabolized, inositol hexanicotinate is more likely to form niacinamide and not niacin (the acid form). Inositoll hexanicotinate's effect on the body is usually considered to lower LDLs but it does not appear to raise HDLs like niacin.Niaspan in most definitely NOT flush free. When I was taking it I typically got 2 or 3 flushes a day. The worst was the first, I was at home sleeping and the pain woke me, I eventually had to completely undress as it was unbearably painful to have anything touch my skin. It took about half an hour to recede. The Inositol Hexanicotinate is the only form I have seen advertised as "Flush Free". You can also get a form of delayed release niacin OTC that is not Niaspan, but it doesn't claim to be "Flush Free" either.
Is inositol hexanicotinate effective in lowering cholesterol?
In response to below, NO. The latest data we have shows that Inositol Hexanicotinate doe not affect HDL, LDL or TGs at all. It was "presumed" to work, but this has since been disproven. All the articles below are essentially speculation. The FDA should actually pull the drug off the market since the only thing it actually does help is vitamin B deficiency (which is rare). People take it to avoid flushing, but since it doesn't help with lipids at all, it doesn't matter that it avoids flushing - it does this because it's not actually working.If you want to lower your LDL and TG and raise your HDL, take immediate release niacin (OTC), slow-release niacin (Slo-Niacin - OTC) or extended-release niacin (Niaspan - Rx). Ask your pharmacist for more information.-the most recent published information I could find upon cursory search is Meyers CD, Carr MC, Park S, Brunzell JD. Varying cost and free nicotinic acid content in over-the-counter niacin preparations for dyslipidemia. Ann Intern Med. 2003;139(12):996-1002.Yes, based on the open scientific literature it lowers high cholesterol better than does plain Niacin. Basically triglycerides (VLDL) are reduced and HDL is increased (a very good thing). You can expect your total cholesterol to approach a more normal value.The decrease expected (dTC) from your initial total cholesterol level (TC) varies according to ones' body weight (Wgt) by the equation:dTC = 0.95(TC) - 0.39(Wgt) - 90 (from Abram Hoffer M.D. Ph.D)Dr Hoffer notes that total cholesterol levels will rise if the initial level was abnormally low for the patient's body weight (here a negative dTC is an increase).Supporting data:"IHN is more effective than niacin in its hypocholesterolemic,antihypertensive and lipotropic effects"Welsh AL, Eade M. Inositol hexanicotinate for improved nicotinic acid therapy.Int Record Med 1961;174:9-15."significant lipid-lowering effects of IHN at doses of 400 mg 3-4 times daily"Dorner V, Fischer FW. The influence of m-inositol hexanicotinate ester on the serum lipids and lipoproteins. Arzneim-Forsch 1961;11:110-113.Sommer H. Nicotinic acid levels in the blood and fibrinolysis under the influence of the hexanicotinic ester of m-inositol. Arzneim Forsch. 1975;15:1337"IHN was found to be more effective than niacin in reducing hypercholesterolemia"El-Enein AMA, Hafez YS, Salem H, Abdel M. The role of nicotinic acid and inositol hexaniacinate as anticholesterolemic and antilipemic agents.Nutr Reports Int 1983;28:899-911."Derivatives of niacin have been examined for their ability to alter lipid levels as well as niacin. It would be advantageous if the niacin vasodilation (flush) were eliminated or removed. The main disadvantage of the niacin derivatives will be cost. Inositol hexanicotinate is an ester of inositol and niacin. In the body it is slowly hydrolyzed releasing both of these important nutrients. The ester is more effective than niacin in lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Abou El-Enein, Hafez, Salem and Abdel (1983). I have used this compound, Linodil, available in Canada but not the U.S.A. (at the time this paper was written) for thirty years for patients who can not or will not tolerate the flush. It is very gentle, effective, and can be tolerated by almost every person who uses it."From: Niacin, Coronary Disease and Longevity by Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph.D.BIAM (a database designed for health professionals) entry:Alternate Names:"inositol hexanicotinate""inositol hexaniacinate""hexanicotinoyl inositol""inositol hexanicotinate""mesoinositol hexanicotinate"Trade Names:DilcitDilexpalMesotalEsanteneHamovannidHexanicitHexanicotolHexopalLinodilMesonexPalohex
Will Niacin Inositol Hexanicontinate cleanse illegal drugs from your body?
No, time is the only real thing that works.
Can you take Xanax with Inositol?
Yes! I take 4 500mg inositol and1.5 mg. xanax 4 times daily(that's) 8grams inositol and 6 mg. xanax daily). It works better than the xanax itself.
Why do you supplement with inositol?
Inositol was considered a B vitamin because of numerous health benefits. It influences calcium balance and also calcium uptake in bones. Animals were fed inositol and radioactive calcium so the calcium could be traced after it was ingested. The inositol improved calcium uptake in the bone by 48% compared to animals that did not have inositol. Silical is a nutritional supplement for bone health that has inositol but most bone health supplements do not have inositol as an ingredient. Charles T. Price, M.D. Institute for Better Bone Health
Can niacin cleanse your system of weed?
Drink a lot of water morning of. Take niacin following directions on bottle. too much then skin feels like a sunburn. Niacin and a lot of water (32oz) with a small amount of apple cider vinegar. Then drink a coke for impurities. These are 2 different methods mixed. Some say just the apple cider vinegar alone. The full treatment has worked for me many times. Unless it goes to a lab. Then S.O.L from my experience. GOOD LUCK
What is a catchy slogan for niacin?
I am actually looking for a Niacin slogan for school too. I don't know if this helps but, Niacin, reinvent health! Another one is, Niacin, a better way. Sorry if this doesn't help. Signed, I Love Minecraft
What is the chemical name for C6H1206?
The molecular formula C6H12O6 (molar mass: 180.15 g/mol) may refer to any of the following simple sugars: Hexoses, Allose, Altrose, Fructose, Galactose, Glucose, L-Glucose, Gulose, Idose, Mannose, Psicose, Sorbose, Tagatose, Talose, Inositols, Allo-inositol, D-chiro-inositol, L-chiro-inositol, Cis-inositol, Epi-inositol, Muco-inositol, Neo-inositol, Scyllo-inositol. However, if the compound isn't specified, it's likely to be glucose which is a sugar.
Were do you buy inositol?
GNC
What is the chemical formula of inositol?
C6H12O6
Has anyone has success with inositol for OCD?
No
