Arthritis And Niacinamide Relief

Niacin is really nicotinic acid in medical circles and was the third B vitamin to be discovered. This is the reason it's knows as vitamin B3. It wasn't until about 1943, though, that a couple of doctors reported that niacin worked wonders in relieving the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Unfortunately, their research was never well publicized since that was around the time that drug companies were promoting their own miracle "cure" for arthritis-cortisone.
Several researchers have reported excellent results in arthritic patients using niacinamide. While niacin opens up the blood vessels near the surface and causes a flushing sensation, niacinamide only opens up the deep blood vessels like those surrounding the joints.

In cases of moderate arthritis, outstanding results have been produced by taking 1,000 to 1,500 mg a day. In more severe cases, as much as 3,000 mg to 4,000 mg have been recommended. The dosage should be divided into 5 or 6 doses spread throughout the day rather than all at once. It should also be taken with the knowledge and supervision of your nutritionally oriented doctor.