It takes 30-50 milligrams (mg) of niacin to trigger this response, so it’s mainly a concern with high-dose supplements and prescribed forms. The risk is also higher if you take supplements or ...

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 ...

“For decades, the U.S. and more than 50 nations have mandated niacin fortification in staple foods such as flour, cereals, ...

Niacin has long been used as an effective lipid ... of at least 30% of the luminal diameter or one stenosis of at least 50% Mean percent coronary artery stenosis progressed by 0.7% for simvastatin ...

Ezetimibe reduces LDL cholesterol levels, and niacin raises HDL cholesterol levels; however, no previous studies have described the use of these two drugs in combination. Jelesoff and colleagues ...