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Vitamin B3 is also called Niacin. It is one of the
eight water-soluble B vitamins. It helps convert carbohydrates into
glucose (sugar), which is burntto produce energy. Nicotinic acid or
niacin improves all lipoproteins, when given in doses well above the
vitamin requirement. Niacin also lowers the total cholesterol, bad
LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels, while raising the good
HDL-cholesterol level. But, does niacin for high blood pressure really
help to reduce blood pressure.
Niacin, taken
with certain blood pressure medications known as alpha-blockers (such as
prazosin, doxazosin, and guanabenz), increases the possibility of side
effects.
If you are taking high blood pressure medication, it is
important to set up a blood pressure monitor system, while you are
getting used to your new niacin regimen. A variety of gastrointestinal
symptoms including nausea, indigestion, gas, vomiting, diarrhea, and the
activation of peptic ulcers, have been seen with the use of nicotinic
acid. Blood pressure information is necessary to administer the perfect
high blood pressure remedy for you.
The good thing about Niacin
for high blood pressure is that, it is inexpensive and widely accessible
to patients without a prescription. But, it is highly recommended that,
it must not be used for cholesterol lowering, without consulting a
physician because of the potential side effects.
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