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Niacin (vitamin B3 as nicotinic acid) is an old‑school lipid drug in vitamin clothing. At gram-level doses, it reshapes blood lipids—raising HDL, lowering triglycerides, and reducing lipoprotein(a)—though it has not improved heart attack or stroke rates when added to modern statins. Think of it as a powerful lipid shaper with meaningful side effects that require medical oversight.

• Improve cholesterol profile (raise HDL, lower LDL)
• Lower triglycerides
• Reduce atherogenic lipoproteins like Lp(a)

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