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Results 1 - 10 of 21 for LOVASTATIN OR NIACIN
  1. Niacin for cholesterol 
    Niacin is a B-vitamin. When taken as a prescription in larger doses, it can help lower cholesterol and other fats in your blood. Niacin helps: Raise HDL (good) cholesterol Lower LDL (bad) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000788.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Niacin 
    Niacin is a type of B vitamin. It is a water-soluble vitamin. It is not stored ... Niacin helps the digestive system, skin, and nerves to function. It is also important for changing food ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002409.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pellagra 
    ... occurs when a person does not get enough niacin (one of the B complex vitamins) or tryptophan ( ... Pellagra is caused by having too little niacin or tryptophan in the ... to absorb these nutrients. Pellagra may also develop due to: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000342.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. How to take statins 
    Statins are medicines that help lower the amount of cholesterol and other fats in your blood. Statins work by: Lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000748.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Vitamins 
    ... Vitamin B1 ( thiamine ) Vitamin B2 ( riboflavin ) Vitamin B3 ( niacin ) Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Pantothenic acid ( ... and in the production of hormones and cholesterol. Niacin is a B vitamin that helps maintain healthy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002399.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Tryptophan 
    ... The liver can also use tryptophan to produce niacin (vitamin B3), which is needed for energy metabolism ... tryptophan in the diet to be changed into niacin, the body needs to have enough: Iron Riboflavin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002332.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Multiple vitamin overdose 
    ... Irritability SKIN AND HAIR Flushing (reddened skin) from niacin (vitamin B3) Dry, cracking skin Itching , burning skin, ... and liver, including intestinal scarring and liver failure. Niacin flush (vitamin B3) is uncomfortable, but lasts only ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002596.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Vitamin B3 benefit (image) 
    Vitamin B3, also known as Niacin or nicotinic acid, is part of the B complex which primarily converts food into energy.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18102.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Vitamin B3 source (image) 
    Like most vitamins, vitamin B3 (niacin) may be obtained in the recommended amount with a well-balanced diet, including some enriched or fortified foods.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18104.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Vitamin B3 deficit (image) 
    Pellagra is a disease of deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) which causes problems in the skin and the digestive and nervous systems.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18103.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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