The Niacin Flush Sauna Detox
Introduction
The Niacin Flush Sauna Detox—often called the Firefighter Method—is a gentle, “Level 1” on-ramp to Detoxination®. It uses immediate-release niacin to open up the skin’s circulation (the classic warm flush from vasodilation), then leverages sauna heat to sweat out circulating toxicants—an approachable way to begin clearing the system before a deeper detox. This page includes a downloadable step-by-step guide and affiliate links to the exact consumables we recommend for Level 1:
- immediate-release niacin
- electrolytes for sauna support, and
- broad-spectrum binders to help intercept what your body mobilizes.

Active-duty responders rarely have the bandwidth for a full 30-day, 2-hours-per-day program. This protocol was created so crews can gain materially more benefit than casual sauna use while staying mission-ready.
For Fire Chiefs, wellness officers, support personnel, and policy makers, this method provides a concise, shift-friendly detox implementation. It is practical for on-duty or rotating crews, scales from individuals to entire stations, and can be adopted alongside existing wellness initiatives.
The Niacin Flush Sauna Detox is not a replacement for the comprehensive Detoxination program; it is the right starting point to condition sweat pathways, build tolerance, and deliver tangible benefits within operational constraints. Review the guide carefully, follow all cautions, and coordinate with your medical oversight as needed
If you’re preparing for full “Level 3” Detoxination, we recommend that you start here. The Niacin Flush Sauna Detox is designed as a primer to condition sweat pathways and tolerance, without relying on niacin-induced rebound lipolysis. You’ll find the downloadable instructions below, plus links to practitioner-vetted niacin, electrolyte formulas, and binders. Always read the cautions in the guide and consult your licensed healthcare provider as needed.
Endorsed by AngioInstitute/Firefighters Against Cancer & Exposures (F.A.C.E.S.) and aligned with the Restorative Health Consortium’s Image-Guided Detox initiative at DetoxScan.org
Recommended Supplies
Nutricost Niacin (Vitamin B3) 100 mg Capsules
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Powder
Our Book: Sauna Detoxification Using Niacin