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Cf (Delaware, Usa) on 01/11/2012
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I stopped smoking on Sunday, 1/8/12, and haven't gotten a decent night's sleep since then. I can fall asleep easily enough, but wake up about every 1-2 hours during the night, completely alert. I have never had sleep issues before, and have made no other changes in diet, routine, etc. Any thoughts?
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Replied By Cecile (Cape Town, South Africa) on 01/11/2012

Nicotine is the opposite molecule of niacin (nicotinic acid).... You will battle to relax without your addictive fix... Get yourself some niacin... Get the no-flush... Niacin or niacinamide now needs to replace the nicotine. Also try an epsom salt bath before you retire at night. BEST WISHES and well done for quitting smoking!
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Replied By Maria (Gippsland, Vic, Australia) on 01/11/2012

If nothing else has changed then it may be that B-3 is needed. You could try the B-3 form of niacinamide as it can help sleeplessness.
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Replied By Timh (Louisville, Usa) on 01/12/2012

CF, here is a list of herbs/supplements all good for sleep disorders. Any or all will help rebalance your nervous system. Magnesium, Valerian, Passion Flower, Melatonin, 5 Hydroxytriptamine (5HTP), and Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA). Take as recommended on labels.

Hope this helps

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Replied By James (Rugby / Uk ) on 02/15/2017

Hi, get yourself a valerian root and a skullcap tincture and this will help you sleep. Look into them. Good luck 👍🏼
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Replied By Ladycook (Ma) on 03/16/2018

How much niacin do you need to take...a safe level. There was another vitamin suggested...to help quit....can't remember the name? Remember licorice! Just trying to get my weapons in order to destroy my smoking addiction. Any other suggestions very welcome.

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