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Ask the Doctors – Does niacin help lower cholesterol?

Dear Doctor: I’ve been taking niacin for years to lower my cholesterol. Do you think it really helps? First, let’s look at niacin and its role in the body. Niacin is a B vitamin that the body needs to create the [...]

By Ask the Doctors • June 20, 2018

Ask the Doctors – Should I take a statin just in case?

Dear Doctor: A news report recently said that statins are underused. I'm 50 with normal cholesterol. Should I take one just in case? Dear Reader: Statins, [...]

By Ask the Doctors • March 22, 2018