vitamin B3 ( Niacin ) flush.

[Matchless]

Has any one tried taking vitamin B3 for reducing cholesterol and decrease LHL and increase ( DHL the good cholesterol ) and general health ,i have been taking statins for a few years now and recently raise the amount to double 40mg simvastatine by my endo ,I red on line about the benefits of B3 but have to be careful if you have diabetes as it can raise blood sugar also can strain the heart on higher doses ,would be glad of any feed back .

 

[s'nic]

I would forget B3 for cholesterol, I just did some quick research that basically said that in doses high enough to treat cholesterol, B3 would have adverse health effects.

This Niacin (Vitamin B3): Benefits, Risks And More dated February 2024 should be informative - in particular look at the risks bit.

 

[s'nic]

You may find this helpful Six cholesterol-busting foods
I'm focusing on the Beta Glucan (in the oats and barley section). A study on beta glucan backs this up
Due to keeping carbs low I have 1/2 a portion of the 3g beta glucan, however I also use a cholesterol reducing yogurt drink.

Edit: just looking and this is a useful page too Ultimate Cholesterol Lowering Plan resources

 

[Matchless]

I did do some research my self as well and read about what you say before writing my thread ,i was just looking to see if some one may have tried vitamin B3, thank you for your reply.