Niacin, also referred to as Vitamin B3, is a crucial nutrient that contributes significantly to general health. Its roles range from converting food into energy for the body, ensuring the proper ...
Combination therapy with a statin and niacin may provide optimal therapy for patients with combined hyperlipidemia and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. The authors ...
Niacin has long been used as an effective lipid-altering therapy, particularly for raising HDL-C and lowering triglyceride levels. In addition, niacin modestly lowers LDL-C levels. LDL-C ...
Jelesoff NE et al. (2006) Effectiveness and tolerability of adding ezetimibe to niacin-based regimens for treatment of primary hyperlipidemia. Endocr Pract 12: 159–164 In clinical practice ...
Background: Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) serves as a reliable predictor of future cardiovascular incidents. This study investigated the association between dietary niacin intake and AAC in US ...