Posted by bleauberry on December 20, 2010, at 19:23:57
In reply to Niacin vs Niacinamide, posted by mrtook on December 15, 2010, at 15:00:11
Niacinamide is the one usually used for anxiety symptoms. From everything I have seen, it requires a very high dose and a month or so to kick in. It has affinity for benzo receptors. But with the dozens or hundreds of other metabolic functions influenced by it, who knows where the anti-anxiety comes from. Probably a lot of different angles. Mileage varies widely I am sure, as some I would guess might do well on much less than a high dose. Others might need really high doses. And time.
I have only read about one doctor who uses Niacin. He claims he uses it for the psychiatric (unspecified) symptoms common in Lyme treatment. Interesting.
My guess is a mixture of the two, following individual trials of each, would work better than either alone. The ratio could be tailored to needs.
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