About Cholesterol: Using Niacin to Lower Your Cholesterol

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Niacin is a popular and widely used cholesterol lowering supplement. After all, it's fairly inexpensive, easy to obtain, and appears to affect many aspects of your cholesterol profile. But what do you need to really know about niacin? What Is Niacin and How Does It Work? Niacin works differently than other cholesterol-lowering products available on the market. While it is able to affect all aspects of your cholesterol profile, it also has undesirable side effects, too. See More About:  niacin  drugs for heart disease  lowering ldl cholesterol Is There A Difference Between Different Niacin Supplements? If you are using niacin supplements to lower cholesterol levels, you may have noticed that there are many different types of niacin. All forms of niacin are not created equally, so which form of niacin supplements are best for lowering cholesterol? See More About:  cholesterol-lowering supplements  niacin  drugs for heart disease Types of Niacin Niacin has gained a lot of popularity lately because of its heart-healthy benefits. What you might not know is that the word "niacin" is actually a blanket term that covers three slightly different chemicals. See More About:  cholesterol-lowering supplements  niacin  drugs for heart disease How Can I Prevent Niacin Side Effects? If you've ever taken nicotinic acid, a form of niacin, you might be familiar with its side effects, such as flushing, itching, and hot flashes. Although these side effects are pretty common, they can be intolerable to the point that some people stop taking nicotinic acid. See More About:  high cholesterol prevention  drugs for heart disease  drugs for high cholesterol Cholesterol Ads Cholesterol Low Cholesterol Diet Lower My Cholesterol Niacin Timed Release Niacin Featured Articles Is Niacin Safe For Everyone To Take for Lower Cholesterol? Does No Flush Niacin Lower Cholesterol? What You Need To Know About Selecting a Niacin Supplement Niacin Effects - What Should You Expect? Which Medications Can Interfere with Nicotinic Acid? Can I Take Niacin With Other Cholesterol Lowering Drugs?   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement