A common vitamin called niacin may increase the risk of heart disease, a new study suggests, though complete elimination of niacin from the diet isn’t necessary, and researchers say more regulation ...

Niacin, or vitamin B3, plays a vital role in energy production, cholesterol management, skin health, brain function and DNA repair. One common yet misunderstood effect of niacin supplementation is the ...

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov 15 (Reuters) - A high-profile U.S. study raising doubts about the heart-protective effects of widely used niacin came under severe criticism on Tuesday at a major medical meeting.

February 19, 2024, Cleveland: Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 75-year-old male who has struggled for years getting my HDL cholesterol up above the minimum desired, even though I was taking over-the-counter nonflushing niacin. My doctor then ...