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Posted by moviemom on February 4, 2008, at 13:50:03
Do either B3 (niacin, niacinamide, inositol hexaniacinate) or B5 (pantothenic acid)cause insomnia or sleep disturbances?
Posted by bleauberry on February 5, 2008, at 18:54:09
In reply to B Vitamins and Sleep, posted by moviemom on February 4, 2008, at 13:50:03
> Do either B3 (niacin, niacinamide, inositol hexaniacinate) or B5 (pantothenic acid)cause insomnia or sleep disturbances?
I am not sure about the others, but niacinamide can be used as a substitute for benzos. It has affinity for the benzo receptors. Not niacin. It has to be niacinamide. Not sure of the dose, but I do believe it is more than a normal daily dose. It is used by naturopaths to treat anxiety and insomnia.
Posted by moviemom on February 5, 2008, at 20:03:18
In reply to Re: B Vitamins and Sleep, posted by bleauberry on February 5, 2008, at 18:54:09
Thank you. I've been using inositol hexaniacinate (a form of niacin) for Raynaud's which has been effective. But it seems like my sleep is worse (I have sleep problems anyway). Do you know anything about inositol hexaniacinate? Maybe I will just give niacinamide a try and see if it still helps my Raynaud's without worsening my sleep.
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