Vitamin B3 Beneficial for the Heart
Clinical Study Title:
Nicorandil. An updated review of its use in ischaemic heart disease
with emphasis on its cardioprotective effects.
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English Summary: |
Nicorandil
is better known as Vitamin B3, and works on the potassium
channels in the body and thus has an effect on the
heart. Research with animals suggests that nicorandil
has a protective effect for the heart. In humans,
research to this point suggests a similar effect,
and also helps to improve the amount of exercise tolerance
a person with angina has. Additionally, nicorandil
has been linked to improved overall myocardial function.
For patients with angina, nicorandil, or vitamin B3,
has shown to have substantial benefits. Additionally,
vitamin B3 has been beneficial for any patient with
any heart problem. Nicorandil has been proven to be
beneficial to the heart for anyone using it as a supplement.
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Authors:
Markham A. Plosker GL. Goa KL.
Institution:
Adis International Limited, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand.
Country of Publication:
New Zealand
Source:
Drugs. 60(4):955-74, 2000 Oct.
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