Nicotinic acid, the water-soluble vitamin also known as niacin, has been used for many years as a
Niacin lowers total and LDL
For a simple, available treatment that can dramatically reduce risk for heart attack, niacin has suffered more than its share of knocks,... Read more »
Lipoprotein(a), or lp(a), is the number one most aggressive cause for heart disease and coronary plaque known. Lp(a) can account for... Read more »
National Cholesterol Education Month is coming to a close. We’ve discussed what cholesterol is and how it is measured. We’ve talked... Read more »
Therapies used to treat adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have not been shown to be effective, according to a new research... Read more »
A while back, I received a question about someone with diabetes who had blood glucose levels that were bouncing all over, from the 60s to... Read more »
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Nicotinic acid; Vitamin B3Food SourcesNiacin (also known as vitamin B3) is found in:Dairy productsEggsEnriched breads and cerealsFishLean... Read more »
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Other TreatmentsTransmyocardial laser revascularization (TMLR) applies laser energy directly to areas in the heart where blockage has occurred,... Read more »
Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” As we age our bone becomes more porous resulting in a loss of bone structure which can lead to fracture. ... Read more »
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Heart failure is classified into four stages (Stage A through Stage D) that reflect the development and progression of the condition. Treatment... Read more »
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Healthy lifestyle changes are an important first step for lowering blood pressure. Current guidelines recommend that people should:Exercise at least... Read more »