vitamine B3 (only) where to buy in Bangkok ?

[belg]

vitamine B3 (only) where to buy in Bangkok ?

I only need B3, not the whole B family

thanks for any good reply where to buy actually, no guesses like Boots or Watson or your local pharmacy as they only sell the mix B

[Sheryl]

What dosage are you seeking and for what purpose?

If it is to treat elevated blood lipids, brand name Niaspan = 500 mg any large pharmacy. Or Nicotabs, which is 50 mg, ditto. By large pharmacy I mean one that primarily sells pharmaceuticals as opposed to cosmetics etc and is big in size and has a/c.

Be sure to ask by the brand name mentioned as they may not respond to "B3". Niaspan and nicotabs are AFAIK the only preparations of pure nicotinic acid (niacin) in LOS. (Note the 10 fold dosage difference between them.)

[fatfather]

B3, Niacin is well delivered by beef or pork, over dosing is no really issue. How you recognised that you need an extra input?

Fatfather

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[uptheos]

If you're a newcomer to Niacin take a small dose first, the 'flush' can be quite awful.

Slow release is certainly the best way to take it.

[belg]

thanks for your replies

I need large doses of B3 to fight (signs of) depression

20-50 mg found in multi-b's is not doing it as adviced on several MD sites, shoudl be around 1000 - 3000 mg per day

but i will go try and asking for NIASPAN as suggested

[uptheos]

thanks for your replies

I need large doses of B3 to fight (signs of) depression

20-50 mg found in multi-b's is not doing it as adviced on several MD sites, shoudl be around 1000 - 3000 mg per day

but i will go try and asking for NIASPAN as suggested

If you are interested in studies http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?term=Niaspan&Search=Search

If you are trying to fight depression, you might like to note possible S/E that might not help you feel better

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/heart-and-blood/medicines/niaspan.html

[Sheryl]

There is research under way on possible use of niacin for depression but no conclusive evidence that it works as yet.

There is, however, conclusive evidence that high doses of niacin can be toxic. Serious liver toxicity and even liver failure can result.

Please do not do this without supervision by a doctor. At a minimum, get regular liver function tests, and be alert to the signs of toxicity.

[fatfather]

A lack of Niacin is known to be a factor for depression, but an overdose won't help. Depression has many reasons, B3 will not be the answer.

Fatfather

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