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7 Drugs, Vitamins, and Herbs You Should Never Mix

…and skin rash. Here are 7 mixtures you should avoid: 1. Never take long-acting niacin if you take statin-like drugs. A combination of the two could cause excessive metabolic stress to the liver. Remember, long-acting niacin in gram doses acts like a drug. Small doses of short-acting preparations are fine…

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4 Things Most Cardiologists Won't Tell You About Niacin

…receive the most questions about, it’s niacin (vitamin B3). That’s probably because many doctors, including cardiologists, are still in the dark about the heart-protective powers of this single nutrient. Here’s what your doctor should be telling you about niacin: 1. It’s the only nutrient that can…

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The Pros and Cons of Statin Drugs

…healthy cholesterol levels. These include: * Niacin. This B vitamin can increase HDL cholesterol and decrease LDL cholesterol levels. It can also help you attain a low triglycerides level, and can lower the very dangerous cholesterol component, Lp(a). Niacin may cause flushing of the skin, especially when…

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Statin Drugs Will Not Reduce Lp(a)

…mg of niacin, twice a day. If you experience side effects like flushing, headache, and diarrhea, follow the diet and stop the niacin. You can try a lower dosage at a later date, then slowly increase the dose to 500 mg a day, twice a day for further protection. TwinLabs' quick-acting Niacin is a good…

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Reducing Cholesterol With Statin Drugs

…), Mevacor (lovastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin), and Lescol (fluvastatin). These drugs can be dangerous if taken with high levels of long-acting niacin (vitamin B3). Side effects also include dizziness, headache, extreme fatigue, swelling of the ankles, muscle weakness, and liver toxicity. In both…

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5 Signs of an Excellent Cardiologist

…cardiologist in your opinion? You May Also Be Interested In: * 3 Signs that You Need a Cardiologist * 4 Things Your Cardiologist Won’t Tell You about Niacin

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Many Doctors Are Focusing On the Wrong Type of Cholesterol

…or more. If your HDL level is low, here’s how to raise it: * First and foremost, take niacin (vitamin B3). Niacin is one of the most powerful nutrients available to raise HDL cholesterol. When you take niacin, you’ll likely experience a tingly, pins-and-needles, sometimes hot, flushing of the skin…

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The Connection Between Lipoprotein A and Heart Disease

…attack it with an alter?native approach. Here’s what I recommend: * Take 100 mg of niacin, twice a day. If you experience side effects like flushing, headache, and diarrhea, follow the diet and stop the niacin. You can try a lower dosage at a later date and you can increase the dose to 500 mg a day…

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The Cardiovascular Benefits of Niacin

…X-NONE X-NONE Niacin occupies a central role in my supplement arsenal against arterial disease. That’s because it lowers smaller LDL cholesterol particles but, more importantly, it superbly raises larger HDL particles and also helps you to maintain a low triglycerides level. Niacin also helps your…

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Two Birds, One Stone: Niacin Increases HDL and Lowers Lp(a)

…way toward helping you achieve these goals, I also recommend that you try some targeted nutritional supplements for an extra boost. One of them is niacin (vitamin B3). It’s a fantastic nutrient that can help you increase HDL cholesterol, as well as lower both triglycerides and the dangerous subtype…

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Is Your Heart Getting Enough Vitamin C?

…it’s your turn: Which vitamin C rich foods do you like the most? You May Also Be Interested In: * 4 Things Most Cardiologists Won’t Tell You About Niacin * B Vitamins Can Save Your Heart and Your Life

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My Advice to the Presidential Candidates—and to You

…quickly depleted from your body during times of stress. I recommend taking 250 mg of niacin three times daily and slowly working up to 1-2 grams daily in divided doses (many people notice flushing as they start taking niacin, so don’t be alarmed). I also recommend taking vitamin B6, 40 mg daily; vitamin…

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Much of What Passes for

…Medicare and most insurance plans. If it turns out you have a lot of small, dense particles I suggest taking niacin (vitamin B3), which research shows helps neutralize the toxic particles. Because niacin can cause flushing, I recommend starting with a low dose of 100 mg, and gradually increasing the dose to…

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Statin Drugs and Natural Solutions for Healthy Cholesterol

…), Mevacor (lovastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin), and Lescol (fluvastatin). These drugs can be dangerous if taken with high levels of long-acting niacin (vitamin B3). Side effects also include dizziness, headache, extreme fatigue, swelling of the ankles, muscle weakness, and liver toxicity. In both…

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The Blood Lipid Ratio Everyone Should Watch

…triglyceride support, take 2–3 grams daily in divided doses. To raise your HDL cholesterol: * Take niacin (vitamin B3). Since it can cause flushing, my recommendation is that you start with 250 mg of niacin three times daily, and slowly work up to 1–2 grams in divided doses three times a day. * Get regular…

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Lp(a): The Cholesterol Few Doctors Monitor, But Should!

…monitor your cholesterol particle patterns and evaluate your Lp(a) level. The best treatment to help neutralize Lp(a) is 1–3 g of niacin daily. When you take niacin, particularly at such high levels, you may experience a hot, tingly sensation—the famous “niacin flush.” The best way to deal with…

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The Cholesterol Numbers Doctors Should Be Measuring

…combination of the PAM diet, nutritional supplements, and exercise. * If your Lp(a) is high my top recommendation to neutralize it is by taking 1-3 g of niacin daily. I also recommend fish or squid oil (1 or 2 g daily) and either one of two natural clot-busting enzyme supplements, nattokinase (50 mg twice…

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Why “Good” HDL Cholesterol Isn’t Always Good

…and inflammatory cholesterol particles. If the advanced tests indicate too much small particle inflammatory cholesterol in your blood, I recommend niacin and nattokinase. Now it’s your turn: Has your doctor tried to talk you into taking cholesterol medications? You May Also Be Interested In: Many Doctors…

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Your Doctor Says No to Supplements, Now What?

…Have you had a doctor that said no to nutritional supplements? You May Also Be Interested In: * 4 Things Most Cardiologists Won’t Tell You About Niacin * Many Doctors Are Focusing On the Wrong Type of Cholesterol

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The VAP Test and HDL Cholesterol

…* Follow a good cardiovascular nutrition plan to help you reduce weight * Exercise * Eat fewer high-glycemic carbohydrates * Take 1–2 grams of niacin (vitamin B3) daily in divided doses. If your doctor doesn’t automatically offer you a VAP test, this is one worth asking for. Most insurance carriers…

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Prevent Lp(a) Cholesterol

To offset the inflammation caused by elevated Lp(a) levels, Dr. Sinatra recommends that you try one or more of the following: * Niacin: Take up to a total daily dose of 1 gram (1 gram=1,000 mg) taken in one or two doses. Start at a dose of 125mg, then double it as tolerated, up to the full amount. *…

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