Niacin supplementation decreases plasma fibrinogen and LDL cholesterol in subjects with peripheral vascular disease. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Effect of niacin supplementation on fibrinogen levels in patients with peripheral vascular disease.

Abstract Source:

Am J Cardiol. 1998 Sep 1;82(5):697-9, A9. PMID: 9732910

Abstract Author(s):

C S Philipp, L A Cisar, P Saidi, J B Kostis

Abstract:

This study demonstrates that niacin supplementation decreases plasma fibrinogen and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in subjects with peripheral vascular disease randomized to receive niacin, warfarin, antioxidants, or placebo. Changes in fibrinogen levels are highly correlated with changes in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (r = 0.61; p < 0.009) in subjects taking niacin.

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 1998
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Niacin : CK(389) : AC(69)
Diseases : Fibrinogen: Elevated : CK(104) : AC(12), Peripheral Vascular Diseases : CK(221) : AC(23)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Niacin

Disease

Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Fibrinogen: Elevated

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