A recent study shows that Zetia and Vytorin lowers cholesterol but does NOT reduce athrosclerosis, the plaque buildup in artery walls that leads to heart attacks. However, Niaspan (Vitamin B3 or Niacin) significantly reduces athrosclerosis.
There were *two* heart attacks, heart-related deaths or other heart-related problems in the 160 people given Niaspan, and *nine* among the 165 on Zetia.
Also of note, Zetia and Vytorin costs $3 to 4/day whereas Vitamin B3 costs $0.30 to 0.50/day. That's right folks, 30 cents/day.
If you wish to reduce your chances of a heart attack, eat healthy, exercise, and make sure you have enough Vitamin B3. If you experience Niacin flush, then make sure the Vitamin B3 contains Inositol Hexanicotinate which doesn't cause the flush.
Dr. Suh, DC
www.gonsteadny.com
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