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Slow-release niacin has relatively little effect on overall cholesterol levels, but has some positive effect in raising the HDL, or "good" cholesterol portion. Unfortunately, the amount necessary for this effect to occur ( at least 1000 - 1500 mg daily at bedtime) usually causes an undesirable "flushing" effect on the neck and face that many feel is uncomfortably hot. It can be minimized by taking one or two baby aspirin 30 minutes before the niacin. Consistent aerobic avtivities of about 45-60 minutes 3-5 times weekly seems to have the best effect in raising the HDL levels in the body. Niacin will have no effect in lowering the LDL, or "bad" cholesterol.
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Does niacin clean your blood?
it is used to treat high cholesterol and atherosclerosis. it doesn't clean the blood but does help with these conditions.
Can you take coumadin with niacin?
Niacin and Coumadin (Warfarin) are compatible, but their use together should be monitored by your doctor. Niacin has minor anticoagulant effects and its use, even without Coumadin, requires doctor supervision if used to affect blood lipids. Niacin can have liver toxicity if taken in high amounts. This is especially true of extended-release or sustained-release niacin. Immediate-release niacin (regular niacin, without any delaying aspect) has the least liver problems associated with it.
Can you take niacin if you have high blood pressure?
Here's some good info, it seems niacin may help your blood pressure and lower cholesterol- http://www.blood-pressure-updates.com/bp/high-blood-pressure/high-blood-pressure-treatment/niacin-for-high-blood-pressure.htm
are there any food and diet that are easy cholesterol vitamins?
Yes, you can take Vitamin B3 (Niacin) which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. If your cholesterol levels are very high, you may want to seek medical help in terms of a prescription from your doctor.
What drugs can help high cholesterol?
I just got diagnosed 3 hours ago, I went strait home to research on it. They say Niacin is the best, because it is the most natural. What it does is block the production of cholesterol by blocking the release of triglycerides from body fat, and by slowing down the liver from making more from blood sugar.
Will niacin clean your system of narcotics?
Unfortunately, no. Niacin can be used as a supplement to help with high cholesterol, though. You're probably thinking this way because you heard the term niacin "flush", but this does not refer to flushing your system, but rather the flushing (like blushing), prickly sensation it causes in your skin after you take it.
Should someone with high cholesterol eat bananas?
Bananas are a good food for someone with high cholesterol. The high levels of potassium are a great help for healthy heart action which can be affected by high cholesterol.
What is good food for high cholesterol?
You should consult your doctor for ways to lower your cholesterol. Cheerios helps lower cholesterol.
What are the high cholesterol foods I should avoid?
Egg yolks are perhaps the number one food high in cholesterol that should be avoided. The yolk of an egg contains more cholesterol than any other food. Egg whites are fine to eat. Butter is another food that should be eliminated from the diet because it is very unhealthy. Margarine is a good substitution for butter. Whenever possible, saturated oils should be avoided. Cheese is a high in cholesterol food that should not be included in the diet. Low-fat cheeses are the better choice. Fatty meats and shellfish such as steak, hamburger, ribs, roasts, clams, shrimp and oysters are high in cholesterol and should also be avoided.
what are the symptons of high cholesterol?
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Which types of high cholesterol foods should be avoided?
You should avoid organ meats, egg yolks, and butter if you have high cholesterol. Any high-fat foods are also ones that should no longer be included in your diet.
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