ddjd
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So I came across this study, which if I understand correctly, means that the flushing effect of regular b3 niacin is dependant on arachidonic acid (PUFA). This in and of itself is pretty interesting because surely that means the intensity of your niacin flush reaction might be a good way to gauge your PUFA levels???
Anyway, it all came about because I've been experimenting again with cacao butter after returning to my popular cacao butter thread a few years ago;
And I noticed that I wasn't getting the flush reaction when taking cacao butter alongside the niacin (for the record I generally prefer niacinamide but occasionally use regular b3 for the vasodilation effect).
@haidut has written previously about studies that suggest stearic acid does definitely reduce tissue PUFA levels but this seems like further concrete proof that stearic acid/Cacao butter really is reducing PUFA!
Niacin sensitivity and the arachidonic acid pathway in schizophrenia - PubMed
The schizophrenia-associated niacin response abnormality involves both diminished sensitivity and reduced efficacy. The lack of expected correlation between levels of AA and adrenic acid suggests homeostatic imbalance within the n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) pathway in schizophrenia...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Anyway, it all came about because I've been experimenting again with cacao butter after returning to my popular cacao butter thread a few years ago;
Cacao Butter: Strong Anti-cortisol, Anti-anxiety Effects
Since haiduts posts about how effective Stearic acid is for a multitude of things, i've been experimenting with organic Cacao Butter. I know it is high in monosaturates also but until I get hold of food grade stearic acid, its the next best thing. here's some great benefits ive noticed after...
raypeatforum.com
@haidut has written previously about studies that suggest stearic acid does definitely reduce tissue PUFA levels but this seems like further concrete proof that stearic acid/Cacao butter really is reducing PUFA!