The two brands of medication in this category (Questran [cholestyramine] and Colestid [colestipol]) work by binding on to the bile acids your body produces in the digestive tract and shunting them out along with your bowel movement. They are also called the resin drugs. The US National Cholesterol Education Program has also listed these medications [...]
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Technically niacin is a vitamin, a necessary nutrient in everyone’s diet. But in very high doses, many times the required daily intake (RDI) for the nutrient value, niacin can be a very effective cholesterol fighter. Niacin is available in pharmacies and health food stores, and is also known as nicotinic acid. Note that only niacin, [...]
Filed under: Cardio & Blood- Сholesterol Tags: Tags: Cardio & Blood by admin Date 2 June, 2010
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