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[Pittguy578]

I had actually started to take niacin recently to help my cholesterol out. It wasn't bad-it was a little over 200 and my HDL/LDL ratio is good. I just like to have perfection.

I had no idea it would do this, but niacin boosted my mood, more than any other single pill or supplement has. I know it's not the placebo affect. I am a vitamin junkie and have tried everything in the past to boost my mood. Vitamins have prevented me from going as low as I used to go, but I still was down.

The niacin worked from day 1-been on it a little over a week. I am VERY focused and in a good mood. I had suffered from ADHD and inattention, not sure if it was because of depression or just because I get bored. I do have a high IQ-just very absentminded when it comes to things that don't interest me.

The other benefit Niacin has had is that it allows me to use Piracetam. I had tried it in the past, and I did notice a difference. However, I would suffer from the piracetam crash which prevented regular use. I would get down.
However, when using niacin, the piracetam does not have the negative effects that it has once had. I am not saying this will work for everyone. However ,it has worked for me. I am going to continue to use niacin.

[stephen_b]

What form of niacin and how much do you take? I've found niacinamide to be great for mild anxiety.

[dubcomesaveme]

 Great to hear that you have found something that works for you! I hope things are smooth sailing from here, make sure to keep a log and if negative effects return dont be afraid to stop taking things completely.

Also since you mentioned mood, l-tryptophan is the precursor the body uses to make both niacin and serotonin, it helped me in the past when I was in a rut by taking .5g between meals (5-htp is vastly inferior in my opinion). As long as niacin+pira is working i wouldnt add anything new tho.

[Nickotin]

I've been through the entire non-responder thread. I too am a responder, but get negative effects. Today was my first day having an amazing day on piracetam and the only thing I did different was take niacin because I haven't flushed in a while. I started with 300mg (flushing kind) crushed up and dissolved in water then titrated up in 150mg increments until I started to flush. All I can say is wow! I haven't felt this good since my adderall days. +1 niacin & piracetam.

[SuperjackDid_]

Very much interesting ,or simply niacin deficiency on some ?

Is safe to take large dose every day ,i have heard experience that someone gone to very deep depression by take large dose Niacin + Piracetam .

Piracetam improve brain blood flow on under circumstance ,plus niacin might gone to very dangerous threshold.


I also am negative responder .

[Nickotin]

hmm... I would like to see some more information on that. Usually niacin is good for depression.

I could be wrong though.