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Niacin, also known as vitamin B6, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps perform many functions in the body. It is known to help in the lowering of cholesterol, balances blood sugar, aids in sleep and eases anxiety. It may also be useful in flushing toxins from your body.

Niacin can be found in your diet naturally in tuna, mushrooms, whole grains and otherfoods. It can also be taken as a supplement.

Quite simply, niacin flushes your system by increasing blood flow. Here's how it works.

Niacin causes small veins, called capillaries, to dilate which allows the blood to flow through them more freely. Because these tiny capillaries reach all areas of the body, they bring blood to areas other blood vessels can't reach.

This is helpful because toxins tend to build up in the stored fatty tissue of the body where larger vessels don't get to. The increase of blood flow literally helps to flush those toxins out of the fatty tissue and out of your body.

So, why do people speak of a "niacin flush" as a side effect? Because niacin opens the capillaries and makes the blood flow quickly right near the surface of the skin. This causes the skin to warm and look blushed. It is only a temporary reaction, typically lasting only ten minutes or so. It is also completely harmless so there is no need to worry when you experience this "niacin flush."

As blood is increased to cells, they also release histamines. This hormone is a signal from the cells to the body to send more blood in order to increase the removal of built up toxins. Histamines may also cause itching, which may be a bit uncomfortable but is not a cause for concern. It just means your cells are being cleansed.

Some people have an interest in using niacin to flush drugs out of their system in order to pass a drug test. While taking niacin over a period of time may help remove drugs from your body, it should not be considered a fool-proof way to pass a urine test. It may also be very dangerous.

People have ended up in emergency rooms for liver problems associated with taking too much niacin in an effort to quickly removed drugs from the system before being tested. If you do have to go to the ER because of severe side effects, it is important to tell medical personnel you have taken niacin so you will be properly treated. Because reactions to niacin can look like an allergic reaction, you could be treated for anaphylaxis. This is dangerous if you are not actually suffering an allergic reaction.

Because niacin takes time to eliminate toxins, it isn't something that will help with random drug tests many employers require.

Drink water when you take niacin

How does niacin flush your system most effectively? By incorporating proper diet and exercise. It is important to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, preferably organic. You don't want to add more toxins to the ones you are eliminating. You should also drink lots of clean water to aid your body in removing the toxins from your body. Exercise also helps your body eliminate toxins. Be sure to avoid taking niacinamide if you are trying to flush your body. Niacinamide is designed to prevent flushing so you will not get the results you need.

The exact dose of niacin to take for a body flush varies. Many practitioners recommend stating at 50 mg. However, it is always best to discuss this with your naturopath or other health care professional. By discussing this first, you can avoid potential side effects and assure you are cleansing more effectively. There are certain health conditions that can be aggravated if you take niacin. If you have liver problems, do not take niacin unless directed to do so by your doctor.