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Niacin and Cholesterol

by Berkeley Wellness

In large doses, the vitamin niacin has long been thought to help maintain good cholesterol levels. But the disappointing results of a 2011 study tarnished its anti-cholesterol credentials.
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The Case for Generic Statins

by Berkeley Wellness

Generic statin drugs help keep older people healthier than their brand-name counterparts—not because they’re better, but simply because people are more likely to take the cheaper drugs.
10 Common Cholesterol Questions

by Berkeley Wellness

"Cholesterol" is a household word, but still an elusive concept for many people. And no wonder. Biochemistry is hardly simple, even for biochemists. Here are a few cholesterol review notes.