Clin Lipidology. 2012;7(6):721-730. Studies combining niacin with a statin, however, have not been able to show additional risk reduction. The AIM-HIGH trial evaluated whether the addition of ...

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 ...

Niacin, a B vitamin, has been prescribed for years to treat high cholesterol. Doctors often give it to patients along with statins to reduce the risk of heart disease. But a new study has noted ...