Tuesday, October 25, 2011

About Cholesterol: Taking Niacin to Lower Your Cholesterol

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From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol
Available as an over-the-counter supplement and by prescription, niacin is a popular supplement that can affect certain aspects of your cholesterol profile. This newsletter will tell you about the different types of niacin, and what you need to know about taking niacin to lower your cholesterol levels.

What Is Niacin and How Does It Work?
Niacin can affect all aspects of your lipid profile to some degree. This medication works a little differently than other cholesterol-lowering products available on the market, and is available in different forms.

Types of Niacin and Their Effect on Your Cholesterol
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. Find out more about these different types of niacin, and how they affect your cholesterol levels.

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?

How Can I Prevent Niacin Side Effects?
Although helpful in keeping your cholesterol levels in check, niacin is also associated with certain undesirable side effects. Find out more about the side effects of niacin and what you can do to help prevent them.

 


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