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Niacin

Niacin is also known as vitamin B3, and it is one of the eight B vitamins. It helps to lower blood cholesterol, reduces arthritis, and it boosts the functions of the brain. It serves as an antioxidant and repairs DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Niacin deficiency causes memory loss, fatigue, depression, headache, and diarrhea. It helps in reducing triglycerides and helps to decrease the chance of developing heart disease. It treats pellagra and improves skin function.

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I have nasal congestion inspite of having medicines. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43-year-old male with height 167 cm and weight 79 kg. I am having nasal congestion for 10 days now and have taken Niacin and Kaasahara syrup for the past four days, but there is no improvement before that I tried Allopathy. Please suggest if the medication what I am taking is f...  Read Full »

Dr. Niveditha Srinivasamurthy

Dr. Niveditha Srinivasamurthy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The medicines you are taking are mostly for cough and not for nasal congestion. I suggest, 1. Haridra Khanda (Haridra, Triphala, Trikatu, Nisoth, Nagar Motha, Ajowan, Kutki, Chitrak, Ela, Dalchini, Jirak, Dhania, Ajamoda, sugar, etc. with Lauha Abhrak Bhasma) o...  Read Full »

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