About Cholesterol: Can Taking Niacin Affect Your Lipids?

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Available as an over-the-counter supplement and by prescription, niacin is a popular supplement that can affect certain aspects of your cholesterol profile. This newsletter will tell you about the different types of niacin, and what you need to know about taking niacin to lower your cholesterol levels. Types of Niacin and Their Effect on Your Cholesterol Niacin has gained a lot of popularity lately because of its heart-healthy benefits. What you might not know is that the word "niacin" is actually a blanket term that covers three slightly different chemicals. Find out more about these different types of niacin, and how they affect your cholesterol levels. See More About:  cholesterol-lowering supplements  niacin  drugs for heart disease What Is Niacin and How Does It Work? Niacin can affect all aspects of your lipid profile to some degree. This medication works a little differently than other cholesterol-lowering products available on the market, and is available in different forms. See More About:  niacin  drugs for heart disease  lowering ldl cholesterol Is There A Difference Between Different Niacin Supplements? If you are using niacin supplements to lower cholesterol levels, you may have noticed that there are many different types of niacin. All forms of niacin are not created equally, so which form of niacin supplements are best for lowering cholesterol? See More About:  cholesterol-lowering supplements  niacin  drugs for heart disease How Can I Prevent Niacin Side Effects? Although helpful in keeping your cholesterol levels in check, niacin is also associated with certain undesirable side effects. Find out more about the side effects of niacin and what you can do to help prevent them. See More About:  high cholesterol prevention  drugs for heart disease  drugs for high cholesterol Cholesterol Ads Cholesterol Diet Cholesterol Low Cholesterol Diet Cholesterol LDL HDL Lowering Cholesterol Featured Articles Does No Flush Niacin Lower Cholesterol? Is Niacin Safe For Everyone To Take for Lower Cholesterol? Which Medications Can Interfere with Nicotinic Acid? Can I Take Niacin With Other Cholesterol Medications? Niacin Effects - What Should You Expect? What You Need To Know About Selecting a Niacin Supplement   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol   Follow me on: Advertisement