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Would 1000mg of nicotinic acid be sufficient to help manage triglycerides 218, hdl 19 in diabetic male?
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No: You would be much better off taking Crestor (rosuvastatin).
Answered 9/16/2014
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May need more: 2000 to 3000mg is the more therapeutic dose of Niacin for correcting cholesterol aberrancies. Get a flush-free version from the health food store to avoid facial flushing and redness. And have your blood sugar and liver enzymes checked while on this high dose.
Answered 11/26/2014
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No: My first choice would be a statin combined with 4000mg of fish oil and 1 cup of pureed red grapes daily. Should raise the HDL significantly and is much safer. Flush free niacin does not work. Prescription niacin works better however may cause sugar problems. If on niacin however, aspirin 30-60min prior to niacin along with an apple. Prevents flushing.
Answered 4/23/2016
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