Guest guest Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I have mentioned it before but I do see several posts where guys are concerned about taking statins.I was too and sought an alternative.Turns out niacin was used effectivly for many years.Vitamin B3.Of course there is no profit in it so we have the profitable statins.Also referred as nicotinic acid.Unpleasant side effect is a warm flush about 20 mins after taking it.Only lasts for about 5 mins.Can be blunted by taking an baby aspirin about 30 mins before taking the niacin.There are several niacins on the market.Apparently the flush free is not effective in controlling blood lipids.I take the slo niacin 500mg from costco every morning.Less than 10 cents a dose.My lipids are much better than when I was on pravachol.If interested do your research.It can raise blood sugar so diabetics should first consult your dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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