More on B3 and *CAUTIONS* in re: to whether you have Low or High Histamine

Excerpt from Linus Paulings book "Orthomolecular Psychiatry on B3 and Histamine:

It is recommended that one buy only the highest quality natural nutrients that one can afford. Don't buy synthetic Vitamin E, make sure it's "Natural" Vitamin E. If one buys Vitamin B-12, then it should be the hydroxycobalamin form, NOT the cyanocobalamin form, as the cyano- form is not only useless to the body, but toxic, too. When one gets the high-potency multi-vitamin/multi-miniral supplement, (s)he should make sure it has NO iron, unless the lab tests show an iron deficiency. Finally, as far as Vitamin B-3 goes, one needs to make sure it's either the niacinamide or the "flush-free" niacin form. Which form of vitamin B-3 is best depends on the patient's specific medical history. Keep in mind that niacin is contraindicated in gout, peptic ulcer, hypertension, and diabetes (p. 642). Niacin has a hyperglycemic effect, and thereby increases the need for insulin. Any underlying hypoglycemia will need to be corrected before undertaking the protocol for schizophrenia (p. 640), otherwise it won't work. Which orthomolecular protocol is followed also depends on whether the patient is histadelic or histapenic (pp. 465-474).

It is *important* that you  find out if you are Low or High Histamine before taking B3 reading Joan Mathews Larson's  book.She has quizzes for various mood disorders to determine and dosage recommendations.

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