Niacin, once explored as a therapy for reduction of cardiovascular risk, has fallen out of favor over the past decade as trials failed to support its use. Now, new mechanistic data suggest downstream ...

A recent study linking a niacin derivative to an increased risk for cardiovascular events has raised questions about the safety of this B vitamin, which is added to many food staples in the Western ...

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov 15 (Reuters) - A high-profile U.S. study raising doubts about the heart-protective effects of widely used niacin came under severe criticism on Tuesday at a major medical meeting.

chronic-kidney-disease-CKD-0516 Average 6-month serum phosphorus level was significantly lower in CKD patients who received niacin than those who did not (3.4 vs. 4.2 mg/dL). BOSTON—Niacin may be an ...

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov 15 (Reuters) - A high-profile U.S. study that raised doubts about the heart-protective effects of niacin came under severe criticism on Tuesday at a major medical meeting. Sign up ...