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Getting to Know B Vitamins
Post on by Paula Gallagher
The second installment of Vitamins and Minerals: From A to Zinc, is all about the Bs. Actually, four of the Bs, particularly B1, B2, B3 and B5. Watch for the B6, B7, B9 and...... -
Niacin, No-Flush Niacin & Niacinamide - What's the Difference?
Post on by Paula Gallagher
A question I get asked frequently is about niacin and what forms to take. It does seem confusing, especially when using the correct chemical names. Let's start with what niacin really is. The Composition...... -
Niacin Better at Lowering Cholesterol than Zetia
Post on by Paula Gallagher
In a recent study, a prescription version of niacin, Niaspan, slowed the buildup of plaque on artery walls more than the newer cholesterol lowering drug Zetia. The study, published in the The New England Journal of Medicine, involved 363 people who had heart disease or were at high risk of...... -
Lower Lipids Naturally
Post on by James Brodsky, M.D.
So often I am asked if cholesterol or triglycerides can be lowered without prescription medication. The answer is yes. First, know what your low-density cholesterol (LDL, “bad cholesterol”) is and what it should be. If it is greater than 130, it is probably too high. If it is over......
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