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April 2003 Issue
Depending on Dose, the B Vitamin Niacin Doubles as Heart Drug
Q. I’ve heard that niacin is sometimes prescribed as a drug to help lower cholesterol. Isn’t it also a vitamin? A. Yes, it is both a vitamin and a drug. The difference is in the dose.
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