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High Cholesterol Treatment: Niacin
Niacin, also called vitamin B3, lowers cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. The mechanism by which niacin reduces cholesterol levels is unknown.

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Last Updated: Mar 19, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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