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Does taking niacin (vitamin b-3) lower your ldl and raise hdl cholesterol and is it safer than taking statins for lowering your total cholesterol.

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No: Statins are far more effective in reducing cardiovascular risk. Niacin is poorly tolerated and not very effective.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 3/27/2019

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