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 ...

Niacin intake in the form of niacinamide (or nicotinamide) is a safe, helpful, low-cost treatment option for, “pre-cancers ...

OTHER NAME(S): 3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, Acide Nicotinique, Acid ... Show More When taken by mouth: Niacin is likely safe for most people when used appropriately. Prescription products containing ...

Introduction Dietary niacin may prevent gallstones, a major cause of acute pancreatitis (AP), by increasing plasma high density lipoprotein and lowering triglycerides, both associated with reduced ...