Can Niacin Help You Pass a Drug Test for Marijuana?

Right off the bat, yes, niacin can help you to pass a marijuana drug test. You may find it necessary to pass a marijuana drug test if your employer carries out random drug tests, you are on probation or facing or DUI or if you are involved in a legal tussle such as child custody. Niacin has gained popularity as an effective method of passing a marijuana drug test and we will discuss the merits and demerits of this method in this article.

What makes THC show up in your sample long after consumption?

Though most of the THC found in the marijuana you consume will either get used up or excreted, some of its metabolites are fat-soluble, which means that they can dissolve in fats or oils. The THC that is stored in tissues, mostly body fat is then slowly released back into the system, and blood, appearing in a marijuana drug test.

What is niacin and how can it help you pass your marijuana test?

Niacin, also simply known as vitamin B3 is a naturally occurring compound that is found in the body. It mainly serves to metabolize carbohydrates. Niacin pills are usually used as a dietary supplement or for people suffering from high cholesterol due to its fat metabolizing properties. Niacin is usually found in two forms; nicotinic acid or niacinamide also known as nicotinamide. Nicotinic acid is what is used to decrease cholesterol levels. It has also been used by some for weight loss due to these properties.

Niacin pretty much accessible to anyone and can be found at almost any pharmacy.

There are several methods by which niacin can help in the passing of a drug test. These are:

1. Niacin Flush/Promoting lipolysis. This is perhaps the most common method of using niacin to pass a marijuana drug test. THC is lipophyllic meaning that it binds to fat. Niacin breaks down the fat and releases the metabolites of THC that have been stored in the fat. Niacin flush is thus argued to promote the clearing of THC and its metabolites from the body by encouraging faster breaking down of fats, which typically store high amounts of THC.
2. Liver Detox: THC is usually broken down into its metabolites in the liver. In detoxification, toxins are usually removed from the body through urine, stool, sweat, and saliva, and the liver is also the main detoxification organ. Niacin is said to help with detoxification, which in turn speeds up the elimination of THC together with its metabolites.
3. Niacin causes flushing- This method suggests that the presence of niacin causes increased blood pressure and the dilation of blood vessels, which speeds up the body’s removal of THC.
4. Inhibiting   This is a direct contradiction to the first point, which infers that niacin helps in the breaking down of fat. This method infers the opposite, which is that niacin prevents the breaking down of fat. As a good amount of THC is stored in fat cells, reducing the breakdown of fat cells will ensure that there is less THC in circulation, allowing you to pass your drug test.
5. Promote excretion of THC: Niacine, especially in the forms of Niacinamide or nicotinamide is usually used in the prevention of some skin cancer types and also in the treatment of psoriasis. As it is water soluble, the body is unable to store it and any excess is excreted. Vitamin B3 also has the ability to bind with water soluble materials such as toxins and metabolites, which then suggests that it could bind with THC and get excreted from the body as the body is getting rid of the excess niacin.

Though niacin can be effective in some cases, studies have found that the probability of niacin toxicity are high and that there are no studies of the correct amount of niacin to take, or conclusive results that it actually works for this purpose.

How to use niacin to pass your drug test:

A dose of between 500 is usually sufficient. Taking a 500mg pill 6 hourly for 3 or more days should do the trick. You can start taking the niacin a couple of days before the test. Too much niacin consumption especially on the day of the test may lead to increased fat burning and therefore increased excretion of THC which might appear in your sample.

On the day you are having the test, take two pills within hours of each other. This might mean that you wake up particularly early. Also pop a B12 supplement to help with the color of your urine and a little creatinine to ensure your sample has an adequate amount.

When taking niacin, ensure to:

• Space at least 5 hours to prevent overdosing
• Take plenty of water, at least 2 glasses with every pill. Also include more liquids such as additional water, fruit juices, caffeinated drinks and sports drinks throughout the day, but do not overhydrate.
• Abstain from alcohol and drugs to avoid counteractions and negating niacin’s effects.
• Eat light meals while staying away from fatty foods.

According to proponents of this method, niacin will have a 80% of helping you pass your marijuana drug test if used correctly, and if you also hydrate adequately.

Can niacin be picked in the drug test in case the tester suspects this method?

The good news is that niacin is present in ordinary foods and it would be hard, as yet, to prove that the quantities in your urine are not due to food or vitamins.

Possible Negative Side Effects of Niacin Pills

• Skin flushing
• Burning sensation
• Swelling
• Anxiety
• Reddening of skin
• Hives or Skin lesions
• Diarrhea 

Conclusion

Despite many people believing that this method doesn’t work, it has had positive results for numerous people. The key is in using it correctly, the right doses over the recommended period of time. If you schedule your flush so that it is done over a period of time and in acceptable doses, you are likely to beat that test!