What is niacin?
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Stacy Wiegman answered:Niacin is the name of vitamin B-3 and is also called nicotinic acid. It is used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency and to lower cholesterol and triglyceride blood levels. It lowers the risk of heart attack in people who have high cholesterol and have already suffered a heart attack. It can also be used in the treatment of coronary artery disease, also called atherosclerosis.
Niacin is the name of vitamin B-3 and is also called nicotinic acid. It is used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency and to lower cholesterol and triglyceride blood levels. It lowers the risk of heart attack in people who have high cholesterol and... More -
Dr. Andrea Pennington answered:Niacin (vitamin B3) is used for lowering unhealthy cholesterol levels. Although vitamin B3 is available over the counter, a physician should prescribe Niacin in order to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
Niacin (vitamin B3) is used for lowering unhealthy cholesterol levels. Although vitamin B3 is available over the counter, a physician should prescribe Niacin in order to ensure its safety and effectiveness. More
