Some over-the-counter supplements have been shown to modestly lower cholesterol ... red yeast rice, niacin, fiber and fish oils containing omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. Steven Nissen, the chair ...

Low HDL-cholesterol concentrations can be successfully raised by niacin. A low HDL-cholesterol level is recognized as a coronary risk factor and increases the risk of unfavorable events related to ...

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 ...

Cholesterol absorption inhibitors, like statins, are associated with a reduced risk of developing liver cancer. Previous ...