Low HDL-cholesterol concentrations can be successfully raised by niacin. A low HDL-cholesterol level is recognized as a coronary risk factor and increases the risk of unfavorable events related to ...

carotid atherosclerosis progresses significantly in 1 year despite statin therapy to lower LDL cholesterol, but progression is almost halted if extended-release niacin is added to statin ...

Extended-release form of the vitamin can reduce the adverse effects, but currently it is not available in Europe. Niacin is quite stable as a compound. Niacin products often include both nicotinamide ...