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Niacin Benefits
Nicotinic acid, the water-soluble vitamin also known as niacin, has been used for many years as a
Niacin lowers total and LDL
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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.... Read more »
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,... Read more »
No-Flush Niacin
What nutritional supplement increases "good" HDL cholesterol 10-20 mg/dl, reduces triglycerides, reduces small LDL particles (the number... Read more »
Cut the Mustard! Try These Greens for Healthy, Tasty Benefits!
Mom’s motto in life was, “Always try something. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to do it again.” As a child, I heard that... Read more »
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... Read more »
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Adding niacin does not help statin users: study
Seniors who have coronary artery disease and take statins receive no added benefits from adding the B vitamin niacin to their drug regimen, a new... Read more »
Diabetics Get Less Benefit from Good Cholesterol: Study
According to new research, diabetes lowers the heart-protecting benefits of HDL (good) cholesterol. But the good news is that researchers have also... Read more »
Niacin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Niacin is a type of B vitamin. It is water-soluble, which means it is not stored in the body. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover... Read more »
Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The absolute mandate for improving cholesterol levels is to first make changes in lifestyle (both diet and exercise). Even when drugs are used,... Read more »
Reducing Niacin May Help Prevent Obesity
Reducing niacin in fortified foods such as breads and cereals may help reduce obesity, researchers say. Chinese scientists found that eating foods... Read more »
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