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Nicotinic Acid for High Cholesterol
How Well It Works
- Reference LDL Opens New Window can be reduced by 5% to 25%.Reference 1
- Reference HDL Opens New Window can be increased by 15% to 35%.Reference 1
- Reference Triglycerides Opens New Window can be reduced by 20% to 35%.Reference 1
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 29, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology |
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