Is there a supplement that will raise good hdl cholesterol levels
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I've been taking niacin for the past 7 years and it has approx. doubled my HDL! Could be people react differently to it, and honestly, I had little hope it would help - but the results speak for themselves. Of course, one disclaimer: I've managed my diet alot better the past few years, but the niacin helped me even when I wasn't eating as good as today.
Natehayes
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Where did you get this info? All I can find is "some doctors speculate high dosages of otc niacin may.."' blah, blah. They go on to say what you really need is the prescription niacin which is perfectly safe. Sounds like the typical big pharma party line. That vitamin might be toxic and really hurt you, UNLESS you use our expensive, prescription formula of it.
Niacin is vitamin B3 and is safe in anything less than massive doses.
It has definitely been proven to lower LDL and raise HDL, and is prescribed by doctors for exactly that purpose. The no flush niacin has been shown to be less effective so you may have to learn to put up with the flushing.
Google it and decide for yourself if the benefits outweigh any possible risks for you.
Your 100% right.. I've done alot of googling on it and nothing seems toxic at all about it.. I got that info from an all natural cures book that equated niacin to rat poisoning and I just took that as a fact.. I wont be quoting that book any more..
IZZOT
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ecdysone, Are you using over the counter niacin or prescription?
I'll be talking to my doc about niacin because my HDl has been low for years.. I'm glad this thread came up.. I've been searching for anything negative about it,but, there isnt any.. It seems to be a very effective way to improve cholesterol levels.. I love this board.. I learn something new every day
OTC. Originally did the 'regular' stuff, but now, only 500mg inositol nicotinate (no flush). Before I started it was 27 mg/dL (normal >39) and last month it was 73. I've been taking niacin for the better part of 7 years. One complicating factor is that I have also been taking fish oil 4g ED for the past couple of years but iirc, my HDL was 60-something 2 years ago, so the 'fishes' probably have helped, along with a somewhat better diet.
In any case, I would strongly recommend both. Actually, didn't know their was a prescription-grade niacin and I couldn't even comment if there is a dose-benefit effect (higher doses are better??).
Anyone know of good studies?
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