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posted 12/26/2007, comments (7)

Weight loss or niacin: Which is better?

As I discussed in my last blog post, niacin can be a useful vitamin and nutritional supplement to correct many causes of heart disease. But, there is an alternative. Take a look: Niacin (vitamin B3): Raises HDL and shifts HDL towards the healthier and more effective large (HDL2b) subclass.Reduces total LDL.Reduces the... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/17/2007, comments (8)

Niacin: Myths and Facts

For a simple, available treatment that can dramatically reduce risk for heart attack, niacin has suffered more than its share of knocks, insults, and undeserved criticisms. Is it deserved? Does this simple nutritional supplement, B vitamin, and component of food deserve this barrage of snubs? Or, can it be used intelligently to... Read more Chevron

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