Tag Archives: Cholesterol

Niacin Vs Lovastatin: 2-1 to Niacin

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Robert Barrington

iacin, vitamin B3, is an effective cholesterol lowering agent. In a 26 week study published in Internal Medicine in 1994, niacin performed better than one of the best drugs the pharmaceutical giants can produce; lovastatin. Lovastatin produced a 26, 28 … Continue reading →

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Low Cholesterol Levels Increase Mortality

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Proponents of the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease claim that dietary cholesterol and saturated fat cause elevations in plasma cholesterol. This they claim is the cause of atherosclerosis which increases risk of cardiovascular disease. However, this line of reasoning is … Continue reading →

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