Niacin lowers LDL by an average of 16%

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Niacin lowers LDL cholesterol levels by an average of 16% notes a paper on niacin.

 

Reference

Bruckert E, Labreuche J, and Amarenco P. Meta-analysis of the effect of nicotinic acid alone or in combination on cardiovascular events and atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis, 2010 Jun; 210(2): 353-361.

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Eric Bruckert
Department of Endocrinology
Pitie-Salpetriere University Hospital
Pierre and Marie Curie University
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