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NIACIN
FLUSHING TIPS - PATIENT HANDOUT
The "Alka Sauce" Protocol
DO NOT BE CONCERNED ABOUT "FLUSHING" WITH NIACIN THERAPY
- Flushing is NOT 'dangerous.' It is NOT an allergic reaction
- Actually, flushing is completely 'normal' when using niacin. Flushing is good for your arteries.
- Flushing is NOT permanent, it "goes away" with continued use
- Flushing is NOT uncontrollable
Flushing does vary considerably between different people. Some people barely notice it, while for others, it may be a bit more of a 'nuisance'. The good news is, the flushing IS totally managable and almost completely preventable. Just take a few moments to read the instruction below and you should experience very little discomfort during the first few weeks of Niacin therapy.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT / MINIMIZE FLUSHING:
- Dissolve one [or 2] Alka-Seltzer's in a small glass of COLD water
- While it dissolves, swallow 3-Tablespoons of Apple-Sauce
- Once the Alka-Seltzer is completely dissolved, use it to wash down the niacin