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Niacin to improve cholesterol numbers
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What else can be done to increase HDL?
Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoprotein — also called HDL — cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, and lower triglycerides.
What is niacin?
What impact does niacin have on cholesterol?
What side effects are associated with taking high doses of niacin?
Who might consider taking niacin?
What else can be done to increase HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides?
What else can be done to increase HDL?
Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoprotein — also called HDL — cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, and lower triglycerides.
What is niacin?
What impact does niacin have on cholesterol?
What side effects are associated with taking high doses of niacin?
Who might consider taking niacin?
What else can be done to increase HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides?
What else can be done to increase HDL?
Lifestyle changes are helpful in boosting HDL:
- Stop smoking if you're a smoker.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Start an exercise program, with your doctor's OK.
