Niacin Flush Detox For THC

Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3, is an organic compound required for various body processes like regulating cholesterol and blood sugar levels, processing fat etc. It is a water soluble vitamin that is found in meat, eggs, fish, milk, and many green vegetables. It can also be found in commercial forms as vitamin supplements, given in combination with thiamine, cyanocobalamin, riboflavin, pyridoxine as well as pantothenic and folic acids. Nicotinic acid can breakdown fats, carbohydrates and proteins but is best known for hastening fat metabolism.

Medical use

Vitamin B3 lowers bad cholesterol or LDL levels as well as triglycerides in the blood. In addition, it increases good cholesterol or HDL levels in the blood therefore it is essential in prevention of heart and coronary diseases. There are a number of reports that niacin therapy has improved certain medical conditions. In osteoarthritis for instance, niacin has been found to be effective in increasing joint mobility, enhancing muscle strength and reducing muscle and joint fatigue making it an effective treatment. In addition, niacin can also rebuild cartilages and has anti inflammatory properties that could be effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis. In a clinical trial on alcoholics, results showed significant reduce of anxiety, tension, and fatigue within 2 months of daily niacin supplementation. As a result, it is used now by many physicians for treatment of alcoholism.

Detox properties

Niacin really can help to detox body and remove traces of marijuana from system. Since active metabolites of marijuana are stored in fat cells and niacin aids in the metabolism of fats, it speeds up releasing the substances and therefore facilitates their excretion from the body.

One of the suggested methods of detoxifying the body from THC includes taking 500mg of niacin with 1 gallon (4 liters) of water. Niacin flush may be experienced once the body has received enough dosage of niacin. This can be manifested by redness of skin especially of cheeks, ears, forearm and a warmth sensation due to the dilatation of blood vessels and increasing blood flow. Light meals are advised since empty stomach improves the efficacy of substance. Frequent urination is required during marijuana detox procedure. Usually niacin causes darker color of urine on first urination but subsequent should be clear.

Side effects

Despite reports of niacin to be effective THC detox, it has very dangerous side effects like skin flushing, itching and rashes. In severe cases of niacin over dosage, it may lead to organ failure, especially the liver. It is highly recommended to consult a health care provider for the proper dosage of this vitamin. Niacin may actually do more harm than good to your body so better check and weigh the risks and benefits of a certain method before trying it out. You might as well consider the differences in the chemistry of our bodies what can explain why it may work for some other individuals but not for you. Taking the above into account, I recommend other proven methods of marijuana detox instead of using niacin.