Monday, February 13, 2012

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Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Dietician

The Zetia Versus Niacin Debacle

I'm all for promoting heart health and lowering cholesterol through the use of wise food selections. I do not spend a lot of time staying up-to-date on the latest research for cholesterol lowering medications. It often feels like pharmaceutical company's often get wrapped up in dollar signs and forget the bottom-line reason for manufacturing the... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist

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 moreChevron
Expert_badge Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist

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 moreChevron