And there’s bad news about side effects as well. Prescription-strength niacin is known to cause itching and flushing. But the study revealed the potential for more serious health issues.

The ability of niacin to influence LDL-P is under active investigation and it appears that the beneficial effects of niacin extend beyond the traditional evaluation of the 'lipid profile.

Clin Lipidology. 2009;4(5):565-571. Although the importance of LDL-P and its relation to CAD risk is still being evaluated, there appears overall to be a strong relationship between LDL-P and ...