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Old Tue, Jan-31-17, 13:44
tess9132 tess9132 is offline
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Plan: general lc
Stats: 214/146/130 Female 5'4"
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Progress: 81%
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I took niacin when I lost my first chunk of weight and have taken it on and off since then. I really like it but there are two downsides for me.

I find it causes menstrual bleeding. I once bled for 20 days straight. At the time I was rapidly losing weight and a doctor suggested to me that the prolonged bleeding was likely a side effect of the estrogen being released from fat cells. I liked that idea, but I've since noticed that any time I take niacin for two or more days in a row, I've got spotting.

My other problem with niacin is that after the first day it makes me nauseous in the morning. (I take it right before bed). Anyway, I like niacin. It definitely takes away joint stiffness and it leaves me with a feeling of general well being, but I haven't noticed any weight loss benefits (which I think was why I started taking it in the first place).
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