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  • Niacin overdose: What are the symptoms?

    Mayo Clinic — Niacin overdose is unlikely when niacin is taken as prescribed for high cholesterol. Niacin overdose is unlikely if you take niacin only in the amount prescribed by your doctor. In recommended doses, niacin is an effective treatment for high ...More…

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  • Statin drugs: Can they cause memory loss?

    Mayo Clinic — Rare cases of memory loss have been reported in people taking statin drugs. Rare cases of memory loss have been reported in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, such as Lipitor. But these reports were anecdotal and have not been ...More…

  • When assessing the fat content of foods, which should I ...

    Mayo Clinic — Health experts recommend that 20 to 35 percent of your calories come from fat. All three are intended to help you understand the fat content of foods. However, looking at fat grams is probably the most useful way to monitor how much fat you're ...More…

  • HDL cholesterol: How to boost your 'good' cholesterol

    Mayo Clinic — A high HDL cholesterol level helps fight heart disease. Here's how to raise your HDL. Your doctor says you need to lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, what's often called the "bad" cholesterol. You're working hard ...More…

  • Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you?

    Mayo Clinic — Statins lower cholesterol. Weigh the risks and benefits before you make a decision. Statins, drugs that are used to lower cholesterol, are being touted as one of the wonder drugs of the 21st century. They work by blocking a substance your body ...More…

  • Niacin to boost your HDL 'good' cholesterol

    Mayo Clinic — A Mayo Clinic cholesterol specialist explains how niacin can help boost your HDL Niacin has long been used to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the "good" cholesterol. But compared with other cholesterol drugs, niacin hasn't gotten ...More…

  • Tool: LDL cholesterol calculator

    Mayo Clinic — Use this LDL cholesterol calculator to find out what your LDL level should be. Coronary angiography: A look inside your heart's blood vessels Nuclear stress test: What to expect Waist-to-hip ratio: A risk factor for heart ...More…

  • Coenzyme Q10: Can it prevent statin side effects?

    Mayo Clinic — The use of coenzyme Q10 to prevent statin side effects is controversial. Dr. Thomas Behrenbeck is a native of Germany, where he received his medical education at the Westfalian Wilhelm University in Munster and became board certified in internal ...More…


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