Michaelangelica Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 How amazing, no thread on Cholesterol?Or is it the lousy search engine again? Cordaptive: Niacin Without The Side EffectsFrom Jennifer Moll,Your Guide to Cholesterol.FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Rich Fogoros, M.D.If you have ever taken a common form of niacin, or nicotinic acid, you might have encountered some of its uncomfortable side effects, such as itching, redness, flushing, and hot flashes. You aren’t alone. In fact, some individuals taking niacin discontinue the drug due to these side effects. There is a new drug combination on the horizon, however, that promises to reduce those side effects.Cordaptive: Niacin Without The Side EffectsCholesterol - Cholesterol Lowering Drug - Nicotinic Acid - Cordaptive How Does Niacin Work and How Should I Take It?From Jennifer Moll,Your Guide to Cholesterol.Stay up to date!About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Rich Fogoros, M.D.Niacin may be taken alone or with another cholesterol lowering medication, such as a statin drug, in order to reduce cholesterol levels. Over-the-counter and prescription formulations (like Niaspan® and Nicolar®) may include other vitamins or minerals. Although niacin has been found to lower triglyceride and low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels and raise high density lipoprotein (HDL)levels, the degree in which this drug works varies from patient to patient. That is, niacin may significantly reduce triglycerides and LDL level in one patient, but may be ineffective in another patient. The mechanism by which niacin works is not completely known.How Does Niacin Work and How Should I Take It? Are All Forms Of Niacin Created Equally?From Jennifer Moll,Your Guide to Cholesterol.Stay up to date!About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Rich Fogoros, M.D.Niacin is a blanket term that refers to nicotinic acid or any of its derivatives. Niacin, otherwise known as vitamin B3, is water-soluble and found in many foods, such as vegetables, milk, and fish, as well as several supplements. There are three main forms of niacin available in over-the-counter as well as prescription products: Nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, and inositol hexaniacinate. Although they are entirely different forms and perform differently in regards to lowering cholesterol, they are often packaged as “niacin.” Therefore, when looking for a niacin product to lower your cholesterol, you really need to read labels in order to determine exactly what you are getting.Nicotinic AcidNicotinic acid is the most extensively studied agent and has been found to lower cholesterol levels as well as prevent cardiovascular disease.Cholesterol - Niacin - Different Types Of Niacin It seems you need the B vitamin variety that makes you 'flush'In Australia that is a prescription only vitamin.God knows why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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