The Institute of Medicine recommends that women get 14 milligrams of niacin per day and that men get 16 milligrams. It set the tolerable upper intake limit at 35 milligrams, establishing this as the highest amount that an adult can safely ingest in a day. Side effects ranging from abdominal pain to irreversible liver damage can occur when large doses of this vitamin are taken regularly, according to the Linus Pauling Institute.
Eating food abundant in niacin does not cause adverse effects, according to the LPI, but taking large amounts in supplement form can be harmful. Nutritional product manufacturers use nicotinic acid, a pharmacologic preparation of niacin, in supplements.
This compound commonly causes side effects that include flushing, itchiness, nausea and vomiting, but taken in large doses, it can cause more serious medical conditions. Do not take megadoses of niacin without first seeking advice from your physician. They monitored the diets of more than 8, men for 6 years and published a study in "American Journal of Cardiology" in Ann Emerg Med Apr 4; [Epub ahead of print].
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More overdoses likely With the proliferation of urine drug testing by prospective employers and various government agencies, more patients with niacin toxicity may present to EDs, says Mittal. Reference 1. Report Abusive Comment Thank you for helping us to improve our forums.
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