‘Unfortunate’ study design clouds niacin’s potential benefits – ScrippsNews

'Unfortunate' study design clouds niacin's potential benefits ScrippsNews Doctors are wondering if they should continue to encourage their patients to take niacin . Here's why: Many studies have demonstrated that HDL, the "good" cholesterol , ferries LDL, the "bad" cholesterol , out of the bloodstream. High doses of vitamin B-3 ... Read more »

Quercetin has ‘negligible influence’ on disease risk: Study – NutraIngredients-usa.com

NutraIngredients-usa.com Quercetin has 'negligible influence' on disease risk: Study NutraIngredients-usa.com “Future research will determine if the bioactive effects of quercetin measured in vitro can be replicated in humans by adding other synergistic food components such as isoquercetin, green tea extract, fish oil, antioxidants, and other types of ... Read more »

An Overreaction in Abbott, Merck Shares – Barron’s

An Overreaction in Abbott, Merck Shares Barron's There are two critical differences between AIM-HIGH and the HPS2-THRIVE Study with Merck's Tredaptive (extended-release niacin in combination with laropiprant) that leave us optimistic on Tredaptive's likelihood for success: 1) HPS2-THRIVE is much ... Read more »

Five Lessons From Niaspan’s Disappointing Study – Forbes (blog)

ThirdAge Five Lessons From Niaspan's Disappointing Study Forbes (blog) Niacin , also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3, is one of the body's essential nutrients. In high doses niacin increases the good cholesterol (HDL) and decreases triglycerides. The drug causes several unpleasant side effects that limits its use in .. Read more »