A common vitamin called niacin may increase the risk of heart disease, a new study suggests, though complete elimination of niacin from the diet isn’t necessary, and researchers say more regulation ...

B vitamins can be confusing. There are eight of them, and some numbers are skipped. B vitamins consist of: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12. B12 (cobalamin) is usually the vitamin that gets all the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a woman in my late 60s with a family history that includes an older brother who had a heart attack at a young age. My total cholesterol has hovered around 200 mg/dL for many years ...

Sunflower seeds are copper and selenium-dense, as well as rich in vitamin E, vitamin B 9, and B 5, which are all vital for energy production and healthy skin, hair, and nails. Sprinkle them raw or ...

(HealthDay News) — A targeted microbiome intervention, accomplished through microencapsulated delayed-release niacin, beneficially affects insulin sensitivity in humans, according to a study published ...

DENVER—Niacin treatment is known to lower phosphorus levels in patients with stage 5 CKD and hyperphosphatemia, but new findings show that this effect extends across a broad spectrum of renal function ...

If you’re on niacin for high cholesterol, you should probably dump it. A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed a 9 percent increase in death among those taking niacin. There are ...

Investigators performed an untargeted metabolomics analysis of fasting plasma from stable cardiac patients in a prospective discovery cohort of 1162 individuals (36% women). Additional analyses were ...

Adding supplements to your routine can be a great way to fill in any nutrient gaps in your diet and support a number of functions, from digestion to metabolism. However, it’s always important to ...

Timing your nut consumption can significantly enhance their health benefits. Almonds in the morning boost energy and brain function, while walnuts at night promote better sleep and heart health.

New research from UC Irvine showed that combining a green tea antioxidant with vitamin B3 restored aging brain cells’ energy, ...