The balance of 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol noted at routine checkups—and some of the drugs used to tip this balance—might not influence heart risk in the way widely thought. It's already ...

Niacin has been used for decades because it reduces the levels of "bad," or LDL, cholesterol and increases levels of "good," or HDL, cholesterol while also lowering triglycerides (blood fats) and ...

In addition to niacin and ezetimibe, 75% of these patients were taking a statin. After the addition of ezetimibe, the mean reduction in LDL cholesterol levels was 25%, but there was no change in ...

He says niacin has several benefits for our health, including, “lowering “bad” cholesterol, including both LDL and Triglycerides, while also raising “good” cholesterol including HDL ...

Niacin has a proven ability to raise HDL or “good” cholesterol by about 10% to 30%. This is the type of cholesterol that supposedly helps clear plaque from your arteries.

Before statins, niacin was seen as a way to increase good cholesterol and promote heart health. A new study calls that into question.

Niacin is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 found in dietary supplements. Healthcare providers also prescribe higher dosages of niacin to manage cholesterol levels. Though niacin has considerable ...

ONE OF the drugs being used to treat cholesterol problems is niacin, also known as nicotinic acid. Research over the past 30 years has shown that therapeutic doses of niacin in the form of ...

As a supplement, niacin may help lower cholesterol, ease arthritis, and boost brain function, among other benefits. However, it can also cause serious side effects if you take large doses.