Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study

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Using full flush niacin (without statin drugs) has been shown in previous studies to provide a 90 percent reduction in coronary disease, including a 90 percent reduction of heart attacks.

David Etheredge of AL 12:51PM February 03, 2010

I would trust NOTHING coming out of Johns Hopkins. Google "Adventures in Cardiology" to learn why.

danwalter of MD 8:08AM November 19, 2009

Since the average change in thickness shows more regression with niacin added, perhaps the headline for this article should read "Test Too Weak to Show Significant Benefit of Niacin".

JohnC of WA 3:55PM November 18, 2009