allergy to niacin symptoms
I am no doctor, no expert, but my initial guess would be you had a normal reaction to niacin and in addition to it you had an anxiety attack. I know for a fact that the touble breathing, lightheadedness, and dizziness can all be symptoms of an anxiety attack. Niacin, or vitamin B3, is important to proper health, but like many food components, people can develop an allergy to it. The signs and symptoms of a niacin allergy encompass a wide variety of physical problems. These can range from a simple rash to hives, trouble with blood sugar levels, and an upset stomach or ulcers. In the event a severe allergy, some individuals bleed, pass out, and even suffer from blood clots. well, that was a nightmare, about 2 hours ago i took a 500mg niacin capsule, and only a niacin capsule, on a partially empty stomach (had vegetable juice + tablespoon of coconut oil just prior to taking the pill) Niacin also is known as vitamin B3, a vitamin necessary to build fatty acids and red blood cells and convert carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy. While niacin has important functions, it is possible to be allergic to foods that contain it. When you experience an allergic reaction to niacin, your body treats it like a foreign invader, resulting in inflammatory symptoms like a rash, breathing difficulty or itching skin. Niacin (nicotinic acid vitamin), or vitamin B3, is an essential vitamin. Adults require a daily dietary intake of about 15 mg. At much higher doses (1000 to 2000 mg per day) niacin is used as a treatment for high cholesterol. These higher doses of niacin cause an intense flushing or prickly heat sensation to the face and upper body, usually 15-30 minutes after taking a relatively large dose (e.g. 500 mg). This flushing is experienced by almost everyone and, while it might feel like an allergy, it is not a true allergic reaction. Note that excess niacin intake can cause symptoms similar to an allergic reaction, including skin flushing, stomach redness and warmth, particularly of the face. Your physician may recommend allergy testing to determine if you have an allergy or symptoms of excess intake. Niacin and niacinamide are forms of Vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 is found in many foods including yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains. Niacin and niacinamide are also found in many vitamin B complex supplements with other B vitamins. Niacin is used for high cholesterol. Home medical testing related to Niacin toxicity: 1  Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing: Home Food Allergy Tests. Home Food Intolerance Testing. 2  more...». There was a member here, who reported angioedema-like symptoms after taking. niacin some time ago. That is why I have cautioned, time and again, to start on a new nutrient, not just a drug, slow and steady. The recommended amount of niacin for pregnant or breast-feeding women is 30 mg per day for women under 18 years of age, and 35 mg for women over 18. Allergies: Niacin and niacinamide can make allergies more severe because they cause histamine, the chemical responsible for allergic symptoms, to be released.
Skin flushing, stomach redness and warmth, particularly of the face.