Niacin, a B vitamin, has been prescribed for years to treat high cholesterol. Doctors often give it to patients along with statins to reduce the risk of heart disease. But a new study has noted ...

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a molecule found in every living cell of the body. Made from vitamin B3 — also known as niacin — NAD plays an important role in creating energy in ...

Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is another form of vitamin B. Although the molecular structure of niacin and niacinamide differs, both play an essential role in the biosynthesis of NAD and ...

Niacin has long been used as an effective lipid-altering therapy, particularly for raising HDL-C and lowering triglyceride levels. In addition, niacin modestly lowers LDL-C levels. LDL-C ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have revealed new insights into understanding how cholesterol-lowering drugs like Niacin work at a molecular level. According to a ...