STUDIES

Highlights Effective niacin therapy (2 g/day) can be inexpensive ($7-10/month) “No-flush” inositol hexaniacinate products fail to contain free nicotinic acid, yet are comparatively expensive ($22/month) “No-flush” inositol hexaniacinate is an...

Highlights Comparison study (n=93 adults) Long-term use supports lipid metabolism Effective dosage: 1,500 mg/day for 16-24 weeks Summary This comparison study explores the relative efficacy of long-term use of extended-release,...

Highlights Systematic review of clinical trials and related studies Extended-release, wax-matrix nicotinic acid shown to be safe and effective Promotes lipid metabolism (1,500 to 2,000 mg/day) Summary This systematic review...

Highlights Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial (n= 40 men and women) Extended-release, wax-matrix nicotinic acid supports LDL and HDL cholesterol metabolism Effective amounts range from 1,500-2,000 mg/day Summary This 6-month,...

Highlights Open label study (n=101 men and women) Extended-release wax-matrix nicotinic acid promotes optimal LDL and HDL cholesterol balance Well tolerated with only 4% dropout rate (4/101) Summary This open...