Niacin, a member of the B complex vitamin
family, is the only "drug" proven to reduce mortality from elevated
cholesterol levels. The Coronary Drug Project, an extensive study of
cholesterol-lowering drugs, found that niacin was the only “drug” that
actually reduced mortality. (Niacin is a “B” vitamin but was tested
head-to-head with drugs in the study). Follow-up studies showed that the
niacin-treated group had an 11% lower death rate years after niacin
therapy was discontinued, but the cholesterol-lowering drug group had an
increased death rate. (Example: the Clofibrate group had a 36%
higher death rate).(1)
Niacin compares favorably to the “statin” drugs but with an overall
better safety profile. Conclusion of most researchers: niacin
should be the first “drug” of choice for treating high cholesterol.
Our “No-Flush” inositol hexanicotinate form avoids the uncomfortable
but harmless “flush” that can be experienced with high dose niacin
therapy.
CAUTION with Prescription "timed release" niacin: Niacin is an
inexpensive and proven help for high cholesterol. In typical Big Pharma
fashion, this simple vitamin has been made into a "drug." In order to do
this, the drug is sold as a time-released niacin. The problem?
Time-released niacin can cause liver toxicity and, rarely, liver failure.(2-6)
This effect has not been seen with regular and no-flush "non drug"
varieties of niacin.
Be sure to tell your doctor that you wish to use, or are using, niacin
therapy. As with other cholesterol-lowering drug therapy, liver enzymes
should be monitored every three months for the first six months of
therapy.
Dr. Myatt's Note: In 21 years of medical practice, I have not seen
a single case of elevated liver enzymes caused by no-flush niacin.
NO-FLUSH NIACIN
(Inositol Hexanicotinate)
Suggested dose: 1 cap, 3 times per day for two weeks,
then increase to 2 caps, 3 times per day thereafter. Take with meals.
Each (one) capsule contains:
Niacin (as inositol hexanicotinate) ...................... 400 mg
Inositol (as inositol hexanicotinate).......................100 mg
