Background: Increased levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) correlate with decreased risk of cardiovascular events. Extended release (ER) niacin has been demonstrated to increase HDL levels. The ...

Researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol. The team ...

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Although the lipid-altering effects of niacin were recognized over 50 years ago, we have yet to define the mechanism of action completely. In adipose tissue, niacin inhibits hormone-sensitive lipase, ...

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Background and Purpose—Niacin is the most effective medication in current clinical use for increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. We tested the hypothesis that niacin treatment of stroke ...