Niacin is effective and safe to use ?

Rizmar Wolf
is in the Philippines

Hello maam/sir , I read that Niacin can increase a Growth hormones , i just want to know if its effective and safe to use . I'm only 18 years old and i want to grow more .

 

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Dr. HIMANI SANWARIA
is a Medical expert in India
Niacin is generally safe except few minor side effects like stomach upset, gasing dizziness if taken in low doses(less than 3 gms per day).But large intake of alcohol should be avoided with niacin therapy.
studies have shown that Niacin is effective in increasing height and muscle mass as it increases the muscle anabolism.

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Dr. HIMANI SANWARIA

I am a dental surgeon with 14 years of clinical experience. After graduation, I got opportunities to work in class corporate hospitals and dental chains, like, fortis, Apollo and religaire. I have done my residency from Maulana azad Institute of Dental Sciences , New Delhi in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery where I got an additional training in dental extractions, disimpaction surgery,fracture management, and minor oral surgeries like apicoectomy, excision, Intermaxillary fixation etc. I got my post graduation done in Hospital Administration. Apart from that, I am a medical writer too. Currently I am running my private practice successfully in Gurgaon, Haryana, India by the name of YOU TOOTH CLINIC
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