Slo-Niacin® Dietary Supplement Shown to Support ‘Good’ Cholesterol (HDL)

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — People who are
searching for a niacin dietary supplement to support heart health
with less potential for flushing can turn to Slo-Niacin®.
 Trusted by healthcare professionals for more than 20 years,
Slo-Niacin® is a niacin supplement that has been shown in
clinical studies to boost “good” cholesterol (HDL).

“Slo-Niacin® features a unique patented polygel® system
that gradually delivers niacin to the body,” said Dr. Carl Lavie,
medical director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention, John
Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, New Orleans, LA.  “I
recommend Slo-Niacin® to my patients because its innovative
formulation sets it apart from other dietary supplement niacin
products. Over-the-counter niacin products may vary considerably in
effect and safety profiles, and Slo-Niacin® has demonstrated
quality in medical studies for nearly 20 years.”

Slo-Niacin® Tablets utilize a patented polygel®
controlled-release delivery system not available in other dietary
supplement niacin products.  This technology ensures the
gradual and measured release of niacin in the body and is designed
to reduce the incidence of flushing commonly associated with
immediate-release niacin use.

“It is important to recognize that Slo-Niacin® is a
controlled-release niacin and not an immediate-release or
‘flush-free’ niacin,” added Dr. Lavie.  “Immediate-release
niacin requires niacin to be taken several times a day, and
flushing can be a problem that significantly limits patient
tolerability.  ‘Flush-free’ niacins may not cause flushing,
but they have not been shown to have any significant effect in
cholesterol management.”

Niacin is a type of B vitamin that occurs naturally and aids in
the function of the digestive system, skin and nerves.  Niacin
is sometimes referred to as nicotinic acid and has been used to
help manage cholesterol sinc

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