Niacin is a B vitamin and has been used for years to support cardiovascular health. Natural Time Release Niacin reduces the flushing that can often accompany many immediate release forms.

Cholesterol cannot dissolve in the blood; it has to be transported to and from the cells by carriers called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as “bad” cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is known as “good” cholesterol. These two types of lipids, along with triglycerides and Lp(a) cholesterol (a genetic variation of LDL (bad) cholesterol), make up your total cholesterol count, which can be determined through a blood test.

When too much LDL (bad) cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with other substances, it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed  artery, heart attack or stroke can result.

HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol, because high levels of HDL seem to protect against heart attack. Low levels of HDL also increase the risk of heart disease. HDL tends to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it is passed from the body. HDL removes excess cholesterol from arterial plaque, slowing its buildup.