im an amatuer bodybuilder looking for info from guys who have used niacin to get rid of water and get vascular for a show. any info would be greatly appreciated.
Ranger and a few others have stated they have had success with it. I used niacin for other reasons back in the day - but never for vascularity. I know that pumps are very nice if you take it before the gym - Im not so sure on vascularity though.
I tried it ONCE. I picked up a bottle because I heard or read that it helped with vascularity. I think it was 100mgs. I took one, and within 20-30 minutes, I was burning, itching, hot, etc...It was a very uncomfortable feeling. I haven't taken it since, but curious about what others have experienced.
I tried the 500 mg pills once. That was all it took for me. About 15 min. after I took it, I got this itchy, burning sensation starting at my face and then it slowly worked its way down my body turning me red. I had read about this reaction but blew it off. I swear to God that if I hadn't already known about this type of reaction, I would have went to the emergency room in a panic. It was almost unbearable for another 30 mins. and then it gradaully went away. I did notice though that it actually flattened my veins out. Then my buddy, who was literally crying from laughing, that gave me the tablet told me that you're supposed to taper up each day from a small dose to 1000mgs so that your body can get used to it. I tried to be the "tough guy" by taking the high dose my first time, but man the joke sure was on me!LOL
Hey bro's, Anywhere they sell Niacin you can almost be sure they sell the Non-Flush Niacin. Believe it or not that itchy and redness is very good for you. Niacin is very good for anyone to add to their diet.
I've got a show this weekend. Like I said before, I've taken niacin only once and it just made me hot and itchy. Should I try it again? Taper up til show? What's good about the itchy, redness?
It's increasing blood flow and and cleaning out you're blood. You could just deal with it or go out and get some of the non flush Niacin just as available as reg. and same price. For me if I take a low dose 3 times daily then I don't get that bad and when I do its not that long. SO try splitting the dose up throughout the day or just go get some of the non flush. Let Me know how everything works out! good luck!
Take it with full stomach, and divide the dose cause the side effects are very strong at least for me, dont take more than 200mg each time, and more than 1500 a day can be very harmful, by the way the non itchy niacin is niacinamide, but it is supposed to be less effective.
The formula ffor the increased veiney look was 500mg niacin and six ounces red wine, girls started tipsey back stage, this the reason that NPC envoked the no alcohol allowed rule. It works well but expect the flush, I think that the flush helps with the look. The wine for sure helps with the pump. ( I got back to you on the diet rite thing as well on your other thread)
hey liftsiron if i get annoying with all my questions sue me...i like to learn new things!!! you mentioned the 500mg of niacin and red wine but do i have to use the them both for a few days before the show or is that the mixture for the day of?
I like to use the niacin on the regular basis to help detoxify my system. The niacin and wine is done only once about 20 minutes before you go on stage for prejudging. I tried glycerol but with poor results.
Liftsiron, what do you mean by niacin detoxifying your system? Since I only have 4 days til my show, would it be too late to start niacin. If not, what do you recommend that I do, how much and how often to take it?
its true about niacin for detox. i know alot of friends who pop 1500 straight about an hour before a drug test and they have never failed. it also stops burning about the third dose. so if you can make it past the first couple of days youll be in the clear.
LSU niacin won't help your look for the show ,unless you do the niacin and wine thing. I would suggest that you guys try it at least once prior the show day. Niacin can be used year around for detox purposes at 30 -50mg a day.
ok liftsiron i got the whole niacin thing down. does it help with ridding the body of water? what suggestions do you have for reducing water as you get closer to a show?