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 advantage-safely and effectively?
Niacin myths- From a health website:
A Cholesterol-Busting Vitamin?
Niacin is safe - except in people...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the B-vitamin family. It is found in nuts, eggs, dairy products, fish and enriched breads.Nicotinic... Read more »
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 »
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: NIACIN - ORALPronounced: (NYE-a-sin)Niacin (Inositol Niacinate) Oral Uses Niacin (nicotinic acid) is used to prevent and treat ... Read more »
This summer, health news was dominated by information on the H1N1 flu virus. And just like a child’s game of “telephone,” the facts about the... Read more »
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