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How excess niacin may promote cardiovascular disease
Findings about a metabolite of niacin, or vitamin B3, raise concerns about the health effects of too much niacin and suggest new measures to help prevent or treat cardiovascular disease
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A terminal metabolite of niacin promotes vascular inflammation and contributes to cardiovascular disease risk
Despite intensive preventive cardiovascular disease (CVD) efforts, substantial residual CVD risk remains even for individuals receiving all guideline-recommended interven …
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