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Have you ever experienced the Niacin Flush? Let me tell you all about it! The first time I took Niacin 500 mg I had the strangest experience! I have come to find out that this experience is very common among niacin users.  First I felt little pin pricks all over the top of my head, next my ears were on fire!!! My face turned bright red including my ears and neck.  The redness slowly crept down my chest all the way to my arms and legs.  I felt heat all over my back and face.  I can honestly say I did not like this at all and didn't plan on taking niacin ever again.  However, after much thought, I decided to give it another try.  I took niacin 500 mg again, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach and had the same experience however this time I was more accepting of the reaction.  When I thought about what was happening, all my capillaries opening up and releasing toxins, I started to enjo...