Niacin: The Real Story: Learn about the Wonderful Healing Properties of Niacin

by Abram Hoffer, Andrew W. Saul, Harold D. Foster

Niacin (vitamin B3) is a small molecule made of only 14 atoms, smaller even than the simplest sugar. But this one molecule has profound effects on health: it plays a role in more than 500 reactions in the body. Many illnesses are caused by too little niacin, and many illnesses can be cured with high doses of niacin. The authors of Niacin: The Real Story are advocates of orthomolecular (nutrition-based) medicine, supporting an approach to wellness that involves substances that naturally occur in the human body. This book makes the case for the widespread use of niacin for the prevention and treatment of health problems. In Niacin: The Real Story readers will discover how to take niacin, with detailed recommendations on forms and therapeutic doses. there is plentiful, accurate information on niacin side effects and safety. Niacin can be used for arthritis, children's learning and behavioral disorders, mental illness, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions. Niacin: The Real Story is for people who want to learn more about niacin and its wonderful healing properties.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Nutrition

242 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2011

About the author

Biochemist, physician and psychiatrist known for promotion of megavitamin therapy as a treatment for schizophrenia and alcoholism.

Reviews

[Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am still currently reading this book, but I wanted to pass on some Information on How well Niacin worked for me.
I am a 43 yr old Male who suffers from bipolar disorder a side effect from brain surgery for Hydrocephalus, and I started taking the Niacin for the bipolar issues and It was like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, I am a new man from the Niacin and I praise God for that.

[Nikki ღ Navareus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous book to add to my health library. I'm still a newbie at using niacin. Haven't quite gotten over that fear of the heat/flush that niacin brings on every time. Niacin is a wonder vitamin though. Totally recommend this book to everybody looking for ways to stay healthy, because this book is worth its weight in gold.

[Evgeni Kaymashki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I kind of did all of this backwards. First I started taking niacin and only read this book to explain for myself all the mental clarity and health benefits I undoubtedly felt since I started. I would like to recommend this to a lot of people, but I doubt anyone would take it seriously and get pass the flushing. Too bad though........

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not light reading but the authors gave convincing evidence of the benefits of taking megadoses of niacin and some other vitamins for certain ailments. I was convinced! I will continue taking my vitamins along with an additional healthy dose of niacin in spite of the recent "bad news" we hear from the news media about vitamin supplementation. It seems that as I had suspected the bad hype on vitamins comes from the drug companies. Vitamins and good health are bad for their business! Niacin has been proven to cure or improve not only Pellagra but also schizophrenia, high cholesterol, arthritis, and many other ailments. I recommend this book if you are interested in good health and enjoy knowing the scientific facts behind it.

[MomToKippy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish they would correct the typos above. Fantastic book. What really strikes me (and the author points out as well) is that good research has been done showing that treatments with niacin are effective for things like schizophrenia and elevated blood fats yet the medical establishment pays little attention to this and we all know why. Statins are a billion dollar industry yet niacin works more effectively and without side effects. Sad, especially for those who could be helped. There are a myriad of other benefits. Here is a great summary:

http://www.vrp.com/single-vitamins/si...

[Christi Winkelman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting to read how niacin was used as a treatment! Makes a good argument about nutritional deficiency and dependency and why that results in the disorders and illness we frequently see today. For example a study of delinquents and people with violent personalities showed specific mineral deficiencies. Talked about schizophrenia ( and a couple of others) as an evolutionary advantage, the trade-off is their inability to produce B3 and therefore fall in the dependency category. Addresses anxiety, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer patients undergoing radiation, PTSD in veterans, Down syndrome, and reversing the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome How schizophrenia have become normal under their care and how it differs from Alzheimer. Especially since people who think they have Alzheimer (they wrongly believe their brain fog is related to a genetic mutation) think it is irreversible. The particular levels of each vitamin and minerals proven to be effective in their practice are listed for each ailment to include recovery from addiction and acne issues. Reliable references and a section listing additional recommended reading materials. Nice to see medical practitioners sharing their experience so others don't have to reinvent the wheel. I think the issue will come down to finding a reliable form, tailoring it to the individual's needs. Speak with your doctor, hopefully with this book in hand, to get a helpful guide through the process.

[Nitya Rawal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is amazing that niacin can heal so many diseases & allergies! It's worth trying! My friend has had good results with it. Got all my products from drclarkstore.com

[Pamela Merritt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This work is from a pioneer of orthomolecular medicine. Which can be summed up by saying the Recommended Daily Allowance is not enough.

This RDA was formulated in the early days of the discovery of vitamins, and has incorporated the shortsightedness of this early research. It turns out niacin is not a vitamin. It is actually a neurohormone, which might explain why I am so incredibly helped by Dr. Hoffer's protocol.

I have suffered my whole life from anxiety and no psychiatric medicine worked. Therapy helped with coping skills, but once I started getting panic attacks, things became serious and I already tried the medication route.

Discovering Dr. Hoffer's book was literally life-changing. There's a lot of good information and examples. Follow his guidelines for increasing niacin supplementation (only the flushing type) until anxiety is relieved. For me that is 3,000mg. More in times of high stress.

It has gotten me through the pandemic, and I can't give any higher praise than that.

[Michelle N · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished this audiobook on Friday and can highly recommend it!!

For me, I feel this one is on par with my discovery of the iodine protocol, and I will have to buy the post-covid updated book version for my future reference!

Here's just a little info on Niacin (Vitamin B3) and its many amazing healing applications that I discovered through the book:
It can help to prevent and reverse a variety of diseases and other conditions, including arthritis, ADHD, many forms of mental illness (Schizophrenia and Bipolar etc), cardiovascular disease (including reducing bad cholesterol and working better than statins), aging, alcoholism, Alzheimer’s, cancer, cholera, Huntingdon’s disease, migraine, multiple sclerosis, nephritis (kidney inflammation), Parkinsonism, PTSD, Raynaud’s disease, and a variety of skin conditions.

Sadly, this is another low-cost, natural compound and remedy that will not be promoted by the traditional medical industry as it endangers their multi-billoon dollar money-making machine.

[M Hewitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to believe it but not convinced - yet.

Interesting subject, especially for me as I'm very partial to getting a niacin flush myself. It makes me feel very much alive.

However, I get trouble if I take more than 1g at a time. I get tired, have palpitations and feel generally unwell. This could be a drug interaction though so it may well not be the niacin.

Be very careful when ordering your own niacin, especially from the big auction site. I have bought some recently that seem to have ZERO niacin in them and gave me a sick to the stomach feeling. I was ill for a day after taking these ones. Amazon are a safer option but you may struggle to find 500mg pills.

[Sogzewalla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book - Incredible hope is fostered when you realize there are answers for so many health issues that are related to nutritional deficiencies. Niacin is a vitamin that can help treat most mental emotional issues. Is helpful for treating arthritis as well as bringing down Cholesterol levels. Niacin that bring down your cholesterol levels without any side effects, unlike the pharmaceuticals. If you don't believe this - try it for yourself. It is not a miracle, it is just plain nutritonal deficiency - But it may appear to be a miracle when you go back to utilizing the simplest, basic treatments that are well documented. For more info go to Orthomolecular.org

[Stephan Adriani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Erg interessant om de vele toepassingen van Niacine te leren kennen. En daarmee ook meer te weten te komen van het orthomoleculaire gedachtengoed. Dat gaat vooral over ondersteuning van de natuurlijke gezondheid en niet over het onderdrukken van symptomen. Beter! Ook interessant in het licht van onze innige relatie met virussen.
Eerste deel van het boek is wat gestructureerder dan pakweg het laatste derde deel. Dat zijn vooral voorbeelden bij vele verschillende aandoeningen. Doet wat anekdotischer aan.

[Daniel C Schuetz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Important cheap alternative to pharmaceutical drugs w/o side effects and longer healthier life

As always big pharma and the medical establishment are lying and trying to keep us in the dark! Must read for anybody who wants to control their own health. Cure schizophrenia, bleeding gums, high cholesterol etc. A little on the technical side for layperson hence 4 stars. Otherwise great read!

[Patty Getsla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative and fascinating! If you or anyone in your family is experiencing serious health issues like arthritis, autoimmune disease, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, child behavior problems, allergies, and more, then please read this book. I plan to use the information and guidance in here to help myself heal. It’s an easy read, with much advice, and a plethora of successful clinical examples.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

i had extreme reaction to trying perscription Niacin. Reading this book helped explain why. I am willing to try adding this again as an experiment to see if i can handle it better this time. Going with a over the counter version this time as per usual big pharma has screwed over Niacin

[Nick Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the content of this book. I listed to it on Audible and it was at time challenging to digest. At times it was confusing which author was speaking. I learned things about the body and chemical balances in the brain that were quite interesting.

[JennyCash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

[David Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Niacin: The Wonder Drug

Although very technical reading, it has great information and makes you wonder why you are not taking Niacin. Read it! Take niacin.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

So fascinating. Written mostly by a biochemist/psychiatrist that used niacin to treat mental illness, among other things like heart disease and arthritis for 50 years.

[Zumana Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Hoffer providing us with some important facts! Definitely going to start taking niacin for ADHD now (:

[Mark Holencik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read again.

[shaylee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little clinical. Had good information

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic health information

Great read and lots of easily practiced health advice for numerous conditions and health challenges. Very impressive research links to follow up as well,

[Raquel (Silver Valkyrie Reads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

The core information here seems solid. The book would have greatly benefitted from a ghost writer to organize the information and edit out the authors' bitter side comments about how no one listens to them about how great niacin is.

Still worth reading, or at least skimming, if you are looking for nutritional support for mental health issues, skin issues, heart/cholesterol issues or joint issues.

[SULEYMAN S CORUH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Informative and Unique

If you are into orthomolecular science a must read. Niacin is one of the most important nutritional supplements. The book gives many true life examples. I strongly suggest it.

[Sherry Stilwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing

Wake UP America very interesting I plan to start today on niacin to read the results made me remember family members who passed on perhaps to soon

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

so much good info