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Cholesterol and Heart Health What do all those numbers in a bloodwork report mean?

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Old 11-07-2009, 12:46 PM
Frank Hagan Frank Hagan is offline
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I started taking Niacin 250mg. twice a day. I mistakenly got the flush-free kind but, so far, no flushing. I hope it helps to bring down some numbers.
The studies I've read say that the "therapeutic dose" for niacin to lower triglycerides is between 1,000 and 1,500 mg per day. Until 10/15, I was on 1,500 mg per day. My triglycerides did fall from 344 to 106, but that was 6 weeks after starting eating LC, so I'm not sure what contribution the niacin had. I ran out on 10/15, so I am waiting to see the results of my next blood test in December to see if LC alone can keep my triglycerides down.

Anyway, for me the best technique to avoid *most* of the flushing is this: Use Slo-Niacin brand in 500 mg tablets (available at Costco here in the US). If you can tolerate aspirin, take a regular adult aspirin 30 minutes before the niacin. Take the 2 or 3 niacin tablets with at least 16 ounces of water. If you get any flushing, drink another 16 ounces of water.

Dr. Davis of The Heart Scan Blog wrote an article for Life Extension on the benefits of niacin for cardiovascular health. He's a cardiologist who is a convert to LC as a way to improve health, and also emphasizes vitamin D and other non-statin approaches for most people.
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