Niacin Cholesterol

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A daily Niacin cholesterol regimen has proven to be effective in not only helping low lower LDL cholesterol levels (the bad cholesterol) but also in helping to equalize the presence of HDL cholesterol, or the good cholesterol in our systems. Here is some information about how niacin can be beneficial to the maintenance of good cholesterol levels, while also helping us to keep the bad cholesterol levels within reason.

The cholesterol niacin approach involves beginning with relatively low amounts of niacin in the system, usually administered around bedtime. Over the course of a couple of weeks, the dosage is increased. For persons who are especially susceptible to the flushing effect that niacin sometimes has, taking an aspirin a few minutes later may help with the situation. As the amount of niacin in the bloodstream begins to build, the level of good cholesterol will begin to rise and level off at a healthy amount. At the same time, the rise of bad cholesterol will cease and in many cases begin to decrease. This is in contrast to some drugs that have been on the market, such as gemfirbozil. While it is true that gemfirbozil does raise good cholesterol, it does not seem to do anything to equalize or reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in the system. In fact, some studies indicate that gemfirbozil will raise bad cholesterol levels slightly, even as it raise good cholesterol to acceptable levels.

Niacin therapy for cholesterol can also be helpful for persons with diabetes. Unlike some manufactured drugs that fight cholesterol, niacin does not have adversely interact with insulin, nor will it create health issues for persons who are able to control their diabetes with diet. In fact, niacin can actually help the diabetes patient absorb the vitamin and nutrient content of the foods they eat, which in turn make the process of controlling the diabetes a little easier.

For persons that do not have diabetes, but wish to reverse the high cholesterol that comes with sedentary living and a poor diet, the cholesterol fighting niacin therapy can help. Daily intake of the niacin will help to slow down the buildup of bad cholesterol and with the support of exercise and an improved daily diet, begin to lower bad cholesterol levels in just a matter of a couple of months.

If you suffer with high levels of bad cholesterol this may be just what you need. The good thing about it besides that it does seem to work beneficially is that it is a natural alternative to mainline cholesterol fighting drugs. Discuss the use of niacin with your doctor. A niacin cholesterol regimen may be just what you need to turn the corner in your fight for better health.

Jim Ott is a retired RN and Hospital Administrator and has had problems with his cholesterol for years. His website is bestcholesterolsite.tapwaterforgas.com bestcholesterolsite.tapwaterforgas.com