Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is a broad-spectrum, lipid-altering drug, shown to increase HDL and decrease total cholesterol, triglycerides, VLDL, LDL-C and lipoprotein (a). In addition to ...

Niacin is an inexpensive drug useful in treating various forms of hyperlipidemia. Cardiac doses of niacin are effective in lowering serum triglyceride, low density lipoprotein, and lipoprotein-a ...

(2006) Effectiveness and tolerability of adding ezetimibe to niacin-based regimens for treatment of primary hyperlipidemia. Endocr Pract 12: 159–164 In clinical practice, a combination of drugs ...

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 ...

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Considering taking supplements to treat niacin induced flushing? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of niacin induced flushing. Follow the links to ...