Cheap Vitamin B (Niacin) Beats Cholesterol Drug in Clearing Arteies

In a study reported by the New England Journal of Medicine, Niacin reduced the plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries. Those using the drug Zetia has a 20 percent reduction in LDL, but a slight worsening of the plaque build up in the arteries. Niacin is available at Walmart and other stores for a modest price and has been shown to be effective in reducing the buildup of plaque in the arteries that leads to heart attacks.