The use of nicotinic acid

Vitamin of nicotinic acid (PP or B3) takes an active part in many processes of metabolism and oxidation of the body in the formation of cells and is widely used as a drug in medicine. Recently, nicotine acid is also used as an ingredient in cosmetics to enhance hair growth and with complex weight loss.

The substance of nicotinic acid is a crystalline powder of white color without a smell with a weak sour taste. It easily dissolves in hot water and ethanol. Vitamin PP is contained in small doses in rye grinding bread, pineapples, buckwheat, beets, fish, meat, milk, mushrooms, green vegetables, legumes, nuts, eggs, kidney and liver of animals.

In the first half of the twentieth century, acid was successfully used in medicine to treat Pellagra (vitamin deficiency) as the main source of vitamin PP or B3. Also, nicotine acid ensures the regulation of oxidative and recovery processes, improves tissue breathing, lipid and protein metabolism, and is responsible for the decay of blood glucose. The substance contributes to the normalization of the composition of the blood, reduces the level of cholesterol, expands blood vessels, improves the microcirculation of elements and hydrogen enriches, and has anti -intoxication properties.

Indications for the use of nicotinic acid

Nicotine acid vitamin PP is often used as a prevention for drug treatment of the following diseases, as well as during pregnancy:

• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• reino's disease;
• hartnupe disease;
• gastroectomy;
• hepatitis;
• hypercoagulation;
• hyperlipidemia;
• hypertriglyceridemia;
• hypercholesterolemia;
• diabetes;
• dyspepsia;
• wound healing;
• stroke;
• intoxication;
• ischemia;
• malabsorption;
• migraine;
• disturbance of blood circulation of the brain;
• face neuritis;
• pellagra;
• vascular spasm;
• angina pectoris;
• chronic infections;
• cirrhosis;
• endarteritis;
• enterocolite;
• ulcerative diseases.

Side effects and contraindications for nicotinic acid

The drug is contraindicated to people with the following features:

• atherosclerosis;
• liver dystrophy;
• hemooragy;
• hypertension;
• hypertension;
• hyperuricemia;
• hypersensitivity;
• liver diseases;
• exacerbations of ulcerative diseases;
• gout.

The drug is contraindicated in children under 2 years old. Reception of large doses is also contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The substance has the ability to increase the toxicity of alcohol for the liver, it is not recommended to combine anticoagulants, acetylsalicylic acid, and hypotensive agents.

Among the side effects of the drug with an overdose, the following symptoms may occur:

• anorexia;
• arrhythmia;
• asthenia;
• hyperglycemia;
• hyperuricemia;
• hypotension;
• dizziness;
• dyspepsia (vomiting, diarrhea);
• liver dystrophy;
• heat;
• itching of the skin;
• collapse;
• nettle rash;
• myalgia;
• paresthesia (numbness);
• redness of the skin;
• decrease in pressure;
• weakness;
• decrease in appetite;
• an increase in the acidity of the gastrointestinal tract.

Instructions for the use of nicotinic acid

B vitamin of group B or PP is produced at once in several pharmacological forms:

• 1% solution for injection (intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously) in ampoules of 1 ml;
• dragee (orally) at 0.005 g or 0.015 g (50 pcs in the package);
• powder (for solutions) in disposable packages of 0.015 g;
• tablets (orally) at 0.05 g (50 pcs in the package).

Use of nicotinic acid in ampoules

Vitamin PP of nicotinic acid is used for drug treatment and prevention of the above diseases and can be administered slowly (only after eating) both intravenously (iv) or intramuscularly (in/m) and subcutaneously (p/s). The last two methods are characterized by soreness of administration. If there are medical indications for use, it is recommended to do nicotinic acid injections in about the doses:

• with ischemia and stroke - from 0.01 to 0.05 g intravenously;
• with Pellagra - 0.5 g of iv or 0.1 g of ivs from 1 to 2 times a day for a period of 10 to 15 days.

Use of nicotinic acid in tablets

The tablet drug is used inside after eating, both for the treatment of diseases and as their prevention:

• in prevention - from 0.012 to 0.025 g/day (adults), from 0.005 to 0.025 g/day (children);
• with other indications - from 0.02 to 0.1 g/day in 3 doses (adults), from 0.0125 to 0.025 g/day (children);
• with atherosclerosis-2-3 g/day in 3 doses;
• with disturbed metabolism - from 0.05 to 3 g/day for a month;
• with Pellagra-0.1 g each (adults), from 0.0125 to 0.05 g (children) 2-4 times a day from 10 to 15 days.

Vitamin has a relaxing effect on the receptors of the central nervous system and is not recommended for use when driving by road, during mechanisms or other types of work associated with the rapid response of psychomotor and enhanced concentration. Also, to prevent side effects of substances on the liver, products containing methionine (for example, cottage cheese) and lipoic acid or lipotropic agents should include in the diet of patients. The drug can be found on free sale or recipe in all pharmacy points in any form.

Nicotinic acid for weight loss

Vitamin can be used for 1 g/day in the complex in the treatment and prevention of obesity, but does not have the ability to burn fat. The substance is characterized by the normalization of metabolic processes in the body, stimulating the production and increasing the acidity of gastric juice, a decrease in blood cholesterol. Nicotine vitamin helps to completely cleanse the body of toxic substances and toxins, normalize blood circulation processes, purify blood vessels and saturate blood, cells and tissues with useful trace elements.

Use of nicotinic acid for hair

Thanks to the vessels expanding vessels, vitamin PP or B3 has recently been widely used in cosmetology as a hair growth stimulator. A large number of positive reviews about the use of nicotinic acid leaves no doubt about the high efficiency of this substance to accelerate hair growth. In addition, the drug is recommended to be used as a preventive agent for dandruff, hair loss, and even to stimulate hair follicles with baldness.

After applying vitamin PP nicotinic acid to the scalp, the solution is easily absorbed and provides an enhanced blood flow to the hair follicles and cells. Such a prescription of traditional medicine allows you to enrich the roots of the hair and skin cells with oxygen and nutrients. Light redness of the skin and burning when using the drug in doses of not more than 1 ml per day is the norm, but with an overdose of the substance, severe allergic reactions can be observed.

The treatment course using a solution of nicotine acid should be continued for at least a month and, if necessary, repeat after 2-3 weeks of break. A substance of 1 ampoule (in 1 ml) is applied in its pure form on slightly wet clean hair roots and the entire scalp with active massage movements. After an enhanced course of daily use of vitamin pp nicotinic acid (photo), the hair becomes stronger at the roots and grows from 5 to 10 cm per month.

So, for increased hair growth and increasing their volume, you will need 30 ampoules of the solution, which is 3 packages of 10 ampoules in each cost of about 40 r. When side effects appear in the form of headaches, dizziness, itching and redness of the skin, the intensity of the course is recommended to be reduced. For sensitive and dry scalp, it is recommended to use a course of 10 procedures, which are carried out every other day with a week break.

Among the advantages of such nicotine hair therapy, it should be noted that the product does not have a strong specific color and smell, and also does not require washing after application. The substance can be applied independently at home, both a separate tool and added to the composition of therapeutic masks and hair rinse overlaid. Home therapeutic cosmetics with the drug is recommended to be used for the treatment and prevention of hair loss.

Nicotinic acid masks

For the intensity of hair growth, it is recommended to mix 1 ml of substance in shampoos, balms or masks directly while shampooing. It is also recommended to use home -made homemade cosmetics as a prevention of hair loss. Such folk methods of hair healing are suitable even for those who are allergic to pure nicotinic acid vitamin.

Egg-nicotine mask

You need:

• 1 ml of a solution of vitamin pR of nicotinic acid;
• 1 tsp. vitamin E;
• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• 3 tsp. honey;
• egg yolk.

All the necessary ingredients should be thoroughly mixed until the uniform composition is formed and the entire mixture is applied to the hair, rubbing the head into the scalp for about 2 minutes with massage movements. Wash your hair in a dietary film, and put on a towel or hat on top to create a warming effect. It is recommended to keep such a therapeutic mask for at least 1 hour, and then wash off the water temperature with water with a soft shampoo.

Nicototin-gear mask

You need:

• 1 ml of a solution of vitamin pR of nicotinic acid;
• 1 henna bag;
• 2 tbsp. l. fresh yeast;
• 20 drops of verbena oil;
• 20 drops of ylang-ylang oil.

Colorless henna must be brewed with boiling water and left to cool to room temperature, dilute the yeast with water and add to the hen for a few more minutes. Next, mix all other components thoroughly and applied evenly to the hair and roots of the head. It is recommended to keep such a mask for at least 45 minutes under a baking film and a towel, then rinse with warm water using a soft shampoo.

Vitamin-Nikotin mask

You need:

• 1 tsp. vitamin A;
• 1 tsp. vitamin E;
• 2 ml of a solution of vitamin pp of nicotinic acid;
• 3 tsp. eleutherococcus;
• 3 tbsp. l. linseed oil;
• egg yolk.

All of the listed components should be thoroughly mixed and gently applied the mixture to the hair and roots of the head with massage movements. Such a mask is recommended to withstand at least 1 hour under the cling film and insulation. After use, the hair must be thoroughly washed with water at room temperature using a soft shampoo.

Nicotine mask with aloe

You need:

• 3 ml of a solution of vitamin pp of nicotinic acid;
• 3 tbsp. l. Aloe juice or extract.

The components should be mixed and applied with rubbing movements to clean scalp and wet hair roots. It is recommended to rub the composition for about 3 minutes, and then cover with cling film and leave for at least half an hour. After use, the composition should be washed off with warm water without the use of shampoo.

Impaired-Nikotin mask

You need:

• 2 ml of a solution of vitamin pp of nicotinic acid;
• 3 tbsp. l. juice or decoction of ginger.

The ingredients of the composition should be mixed and applied to clean scalp and wet hair roots with massaging movements. It is recommended to actively rub the mixture for about 3 minutes, and then cover with cling film and leave for half an hour. After use, the composition should be washed off with warm water without the use of shampoo.

Nicotine mask with propolis

You will need:

• 2 ml of a solution of vitamin pp of nicotinic acid;
• 4 tbsp. l. Tinctures or decoction of propolis.

The components of the ingredients should be mixed and applied to clean scalp and wet hair roots with massaging movements. It is recommended to rub the mixture for about 2 minutes, and then tightly covered with cling film and leave for at least 1 hour. After use, the composition should be washed off with warm water without the use of shampoo.

Burdock-nicotine mask

You need:

• 2 ml of a solution of vitamin pp of nicotinic acid;
• 4 tbsp. l. burdock oil.

All of the listed components should be thoroughly mixed and applied to the entire scalp and wet hair roots with massaging movements. It is recommended to rub the mixture for about 3 minutes, and then cover with cling film and leave for at least 1 hour. After use, the composition should be washed off with a warm vinegar aqueous solution (1 tbsp. L. vinegar per 1 liter of water) using shampoo.

Nicotine mask with decoctions of herbs

You need:

• 2 ml of a solution of vitamin pp of nicotinic acid;
• 4 tbsp. l. Decoction of the root of the burdock/chamomile/hops.

The components should be mixed and gently applied to clean scalp and wet hair roots with massaging movements. It is recommended to rub the composition for about 2 minutes, and then tightly wrap it with cling film and leave for at least 1 hour. After use, the composition should be washed off with warm water without the use of shampoo.

Nicotinic acid use video

A detailed video lesson will tell you about the technique of proper application of the drug to the roots of the hair and scalp to accelerate their growth and prevention from loss: