I watched that video with Dmitry Kats (is he really a MD?) and the guy struck me as very sketchy. The shifty eyes, the distracted tangents and constant motion left me thinking, “Tweaker? Asperger’s?” I found what he was saying to be quite interesting (when I could follow it), but I’m still hesitant. Where are you finding the research? Because I could barely follow his narrative as he bounced around his kitchen.
Dmitry Kats is not an MD, he is a PhD in epidemiology from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Here is a link to his peer-reviewed research on his Niacin Cures website.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=oRnx2NUAAAAJ&hl=en
Niacin Cures site here:
You can find a very active chat on Telegram here:
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A video I found of his had a comment attached - the person wanted to 'share a bong' with Kats.
Niacin (Vitamin B3) : Benefits, Dosage, Sources, Risks (webmd.com)
"However, niacin is only effective as a cholesterol treatment at fairly high doses. These doses could pose risks, such as liver damage, gastrointestinal problems, or glucose intolerance. So don't treat yourself with over-the-counter niacin supplements. Instead, get advice from your health care provider, who can prescribe FDA-approved doses of niacin instead if recommended"
SNIP
" Risks. Niacin does have risks. It can cause liver problems, stomach ulcers, changes to glucose levels, muscle damage, low blood pressure, heart rhythm changes, and other issues. People with any health condition including liver or kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular problems need to talk to a doctor before using niacin supplements. Do not treat high cholesterol on your own with over-the-counter niacin supplements.
ransomnote: Now, I don't know where I'd find a healthcare provider I'd trust anymore, but since Kats isn't concerned with how his protocol impacts people versus their individual health status, I hope you dig deep and find whatever you can.
Niacin: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and More (healthline.com)
ransomnote: There are a few other lab tests for which niacin can disrupt results. This old thing, "Talk to your doctor first" makes me cringe now....
I watched that video with Dmitry Kats (is he really a MD?) and the guy struck me as very sketchy.
That was my first impression of him too, and that video does him no favors, IMO. I think he should redo it, with more focus. But the proof of the pudding is in the eating, to me at least. Seemed harmless enough to try. I don’t get into following research, frankly, as it’s all over my head anyway. Kats’ telegram chat is very interesting, although it flies by faster than these threads did after a fresh Q drop. I’ve read some pretty amazing testimonials from some users of the protocol.
Also, when Kats takes time to answer people’s questions or explain some particular thing succinctly (when he isn’t cussing out a purveyor of drug treatments), he is a lot more understandable. He seems genuinely interested in helping each questioner to find what will help him or her according to each one’s individual situation and needs. Like numberonepal stated, the niatonin protocol isn’t something that can be bottled and sold, because each person is going to need a different ratio of each supplement to reach the “sweet spot” where they neither flush nor get sleepy.
Asperger coupled with being a socially awkward nerd. He’s is slow to adjust to his fame. Diplomacy and presentation are not his strong suits.
See here for a a deciphered message:
https://freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3993231/posts?page=86