Niacin (Vitamin B3) has a negative affect on hair? (source included)

[whatwhat]

I have been taking Niacin as suggested by my doctor (as well as finasteride and nizoral) for a few months.

Was doing some research and discovered that Niacin increases PGD2

http://examine.com/supplements/Vitamin B3/#summary13-1

Thoughts?

 

[I.D WALKER]

These too: Enriched grains
Dairy products: milk, eggs
Poultry, higher sources of protein

 

[GoldenMane]

These too: Enriched grains
Dairy products: milk, eggs
Poultry, higher sources of protein

What?! Are you serious?

 

[shivers20]

I believe Niacin causes pgd2 via DP1 receptor, not DP2, which is implicated in Androgenetic Alopecia.

 

[I.D WALKER]

What?! Are you serious?

http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-niacin-vitamin-B3.php
http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods-000110000000000000000.html
The point was moot. It's in many foods. There is no evidence to date that niacin causes male pattern baldness.