Vitamin B3

Cholesterol Levels.

Clinical Study Title:
Targeting cardiovascular risk associated with both low density and high density lipoproteins using statin-niacin combination therapy.

Plain English Summary:
This study examined the effectiveness of a statin with niacin combination treatment of cholesterol levels. Patients who were taking the statin-niacin combination were interviewed during the course of 6 year trial. The vast majority of the participants verbalized tolerance of the drug, and no side effects were reported. All participants had a reduction in cholesterol while taking the combination therapy. The niacin has a protective effect for the heart, by helping to alleviate cholesterol problems, and is a safe and effective vitamin, even when combined with other drugs.
Authors
Duvall WL. Blazing MA. Saxena S. Guyton JR.
Institution
Department of Medicine, Box 3510, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Country of Publication
England
Source
Journal of Cardiovascular Risk. 9(6):339-47, 2002 Dec.

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