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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.
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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 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
Is niacin a temporary flush?
Niacin gives a temporary flush.
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
Is Niacin by Equaline flush free?
no
Can you buy a non flush niacin at cvs?
Flush-free niacin capsules can be bought at CVS. Niacin is helps in the metabolism of energy. It also keeps the nervous system, heart, and skin healthy.
Does niacin help clean out your system?
google: niacin flush (that helped me out) over all it helps to flush out the toxins from ur body and I believe it helps out our arteries too
Where can one purchase a Niacin Flush?
Niacin or vitamin B3 can be purchased at many stores including Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall Pharmacy, Walgreens and Walmart. One of the side effects of Niacin is a flushing of the skin. This is called a Niacin flush and is caused by dilation of blood vessels.
Does Niacin Flush Free Pass Urine Drug Test?
My husband passed a drug test with niacin not the flush free one. Cerasee is what you need found in Jamaican stores
What do flush free niacin do?
Usually taken to help reduce cholesterol.
Will niacin flush Valium out?
No, niacin will not flush Valium (diazepam) out of the body. Niacin primarily affects lipid metabolism and blood circulation, and it does not have the capability to expedite the elimination of medications like Valium, which is processed by the liver. If you have concerns about Valium or its effects, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional.
Does flush free niacin help flush anything?
No, niacin will not help clean drugs (any drug) out of your system. It is totally useless for that purpose. Moreover, massive doses of niacin can put you in the hospital, and can cause liver damage and even death.
