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Niacin might be useful for PROTECTING the heart, as it could raise the HDL lever. HDL is the protective cholesterol. However, only the prescription niacin is suggested and not the dietary supplement sort ! If you care to read about another natural therapy, suggested by Dr. Linus Pauling, the twice Nobel price winner, you can find this as well under the related links.

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